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Everyday Ancestral with James Barry

James Barry

Everyday Ancestral, hosted by James Barry, brings ancestral wisdom into modern life. Each episode dives into holistic living, covering health, nutrition, personal growth, and deeper connections. With inspiring stories and practical tips, this podcast helps you integrate simple, intentional habits rooted in age-old traditions. Whether you’re a health enthusiast or just seeking a balanced life, Everyday Ancestral offers insights to enrich your daily routine. Subscribe now to get inspired and start living well—one step at a time.

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  • S1 · E103
    Thursday · 52 min

    Cody Alford: What Makes a Warrior When the War Is Over?

    Content note: this episode discusses suicide. If you need support in the US, call or text the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Outside the US, findahelpline.com lists services by country. You can have the life you worked for and still feel lost. Retired Marine Raider Cody Alford had what he calls the dream life, and he still told himself he wasn't happy. When he left the Marine Corps in 2018, he lost his mission, his identity and his purpose all at once. I asked him what he has learned since, and where to start when you don't know what your purpose is yet. Cody has coached people who seemed to have it all and still felt empty inside, and he explains why the work starts on the inside. Key Insights: ✅ Say Halfway Home, Not Almost There ✅ Kids Want to See You Handle Conflict ✅ Turn a Vague Wish Into a Number ✅ Sit in Silence Without Music or Media ✅ Walk Barefoot, Even in a City Park ✅ Trade Have To for Get To Chapters: 00:00 What Makes Someone a Warrior Off the Battlefield? 01:48 How Do You Build Grit When You Can Quit? 06:09 Why Most People Never Speak Up for Themselves 11:30 Pluck (Sponsor) 12:28 Where Does the Courage to Lead Come From? 19:03 How Small Can a Daily Mission Be? 23:59 Freedom Meats (Sponsor) 25:07 How to Pull Kids From Screens Into Creating 29:22 How Do You Figure Out What You Actually Want? 31:56 Can Fear of Regret Fuel Your Motivation? 34:16 What Question Should You Ask Yourself Every Morning? 37:57 What Does a Healthy Warrior Look Like at Home? 45:33 Why Time in Nature May Calm Your Nervous System 👤 More From Cody Alford 🎁 Join Cody's Reclaim Your Fire Program Cody's 6-week program, one objective a week, to help you name what's draining you and rebuild your sense of purpose. https://www.wedefythenorm.com/products/reclaim-your-fire-course-by-cody-alford Website: https://Codyalford.com We Defy The Norm: https://wedefythenorm.com Follow Cody on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecodyalford/ Follow Cody on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thecodyalford Follow Cody on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCodyAlford/ Follow Cody on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecodyalford 👇 More From James Barry 👇 🎁 Try Pluck Superfood Seasonings Get 15% off your first order with code EA15 at http://www.eatpluck.com — real flavor, real nutrients, no junk. 🎁 Get your FREE Freedom Meats Guide I created this free guide to make it easy to eat how we’re meant to—nutrient-dense, energizing, and deeply satisfying. Get it, read it, and enjoy REAL FOOD the ancestral way! https://shop.eatpluck.com/pages/freedom-meats-guide Follow James on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chefjamesbarry Follow Pluck on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eatpluck This episode is for general information only and is not medical advice. Nothing here is intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any condition. Talk to your doctor before making changes to your care. #lifeafterthemilitary #marineraider #findyourpurpose #everydayancestral #jamesbarry #codyalford

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  • S1 · E102
    October 15 · 39 min

    Picky Eater? Why Your Parenting Style Didn't Cause It | Katie Kimball

    Katie Kimball, TEDx speaker and author of The Picky Eater Playbook, says the research shows your parenting style can't actually create a picky eater, though it can make picky eating worse. Sometimes the cause is physical: a tongue too weak to move food, low-level pain, or senses that are overwhelmed. I asked her about the five Ps of picky eating, why "just take one bite" and even praise still count as pressure, and the one phrase every parent needs at the table. She also explains why spacing out snacks may help kids come to dinner with an appetite. Key Insights: ✅ Food Pouches May Change How Kids Chew ✅ A Weak Tongue Can Look Like Defiance ✅ Even Praise Can Be Pressure at Dinner ✅ Parents Choose What, When and Where ✅ Leave 90 Minutes Between Snacks and Meals ✅ Serve a Veggie Tray Before Dinner Chapters: 00:00 Are We Accidentally Creating Picky Eaters? 02:33 Can Your Parenting Style Cause Picky Eating? 05:20 What Causes Picky Eating in Kids? 07:39 Can Hidden Pain or Sensory Issues Cause Picky Eating? 10:29 Freedom Meats (Sponsor) 11:06 Why "Just Take One Bite" Can Backfire 14:18 Is My Child Picky or Struggling With Food? 16:43 What to Say When Your Kid Refuses Dinner 20:13 Why the Whole Family Should Eat One Meal 22:49 How Do You Make a Picky Eater Curious? 28:27 Is Snacking Sabotaging Your Child's Dinner? 31:08 Is It Okay to Hide Healthy Food From Kids? 33:52 What Does Success Look Like With a Picky Eater? 37:19 The Ancestral Practice She Would Bring Back 👤 More From Katie Kimball Pre-Order The Picky Eater Playbook: Katie's new book shows parents how to shape the dinnertime environment so a child moves from fear to curiosity with food. Pre-order bonuses include a food journal, a reading plan and "what to say instead" reminder cards. https://raisinghealthyfamilies.com/pickyancestral Website: https://kidscookrealfood.com/ Raising Healthy Families: https://raisinghealthyfamilies.com Kitchen Stewardship: https://kitchenstewardship.com Healthy Parenting Handbook Podcast: https://raisinghealthyfamilies.com/podcast Watch Katie's TEDx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oecQiEkzgm4 Follow Katie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raisinghealthyfamilies Follow Katie on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KatieKimball Follow Kids Cook Real Food on Facebook: https://facebook.com/kidscookrealfood/ Follow Kitchen Stewardship on Facebook: https://facebook.com/kitchenstewardship Connect with Katie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-kimball/ 👇 More From James Barry 👇 🎁 Try Pluck Superfood Seasonings Get 15% off your first order with code EA15 at http://www.eatpluck.com — real flavor, real nutrients, no junk. 🎁 Get your FREE Freedom Meats Guide I created this free guide to make it easy to eat how we’re meant to—nutrient-dense, energizing, and deeply satisfying. Get it, read it, and enjoy REAL FOOD the ancestral way! https://shop.eatpluck.com/pages/freedom-meats-guide Follow James on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chefjamesbarry Follow Pluck on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eatpluck This episode is for general information only and is not medical advice. Nothing here is intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any condition. Talk to your doctor before making changes to your care. #pickyeater #pickyeatingtips #familydinner #everydayancestral #jamesbarry #katiekimball

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  • S1 · E101
    October 8 · 53 min

    How to Stop Reacting Emotionally and Blaming Others | Grant Dziak

    When someone sets you off, it feels like they did it to you. Mental performance coach Grant Dziak doesn't deny that painful things happen. He says the trigger was already inside you, and it's your responsibility to remove it. I asked Grant how to stop reacting emotionally in the moment and why blame feels so much easier than looking at yourself. I also share why I feel our nervous systems weren't built for thousands of opinions, when our ancestors heard news as a story. His answer for the middle of an argument is a three-step reset: drop your shoulders, take a belly breath, and name what you can see in the room for about 90 seconds. Key Insights: ✅ You Have a Trigger Inside of You ✅ Drop Your Shoulders, Breathe Into Your Belly ✅ Naming Objects in the Room Signals Safety ✅ Unexpressed Expectations Are Premeditated Resentments ✅ Trusting Others Starts With Trusting Yourself ✅ Gratitude for People You Believe Hurt You Chapters: 00:00 Is Your Personality Just a Repeated Reaction? 03:18 How to Tell if You're Reacting or Responding 07:30 Why Changing Your Diet Feels Like a Threat 10:06 Why Is Blaming Others Easier Than Looking Inward? 13:40 Why Your Brain Resists Change Even When It's Better 18:09 Pluck (Sponsor) 19:06 How a Partner Can Mirror Your Old Patterns 22:14 Taking Responsibility vs Blaming Yourself: What's the Difference? 26:50 Freedom Meats (Sponsor) 27:26 Did You Ignore the Red Flags Before Trust Broke? 32:07 Does Fear of Being Left Out Shape Your Beliefs? 34:24 Is Constant News Overloading Your Nervous System? 37:50 Should You Be Selfish Before You Are Selfless? 41:05 How to Stop Reacting Emotionally: A Three-Step Reset 46:57 How to Ride Out a Junk Food Craving 49:34 Why Sunlight and Human Connection Still Matter 👤 More From Grant Dziak Website: https://www.grantdziak.com Follow Grant on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grant.dziak/ Follow Grant on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grantdziak/ 👇 More From James Barry 👇 🎁 Try Pluck Superfood Seasonings Get 15% off your first order with code EA15 at http://www.eatpluck.com — real flavor, real nutrients, no junk. 🎁 Get your FREE Freedom Meats Guide I created this free guide to make it easy to eat how we’re meant to—nutrient-dense, energizing, and deeply satisfying. Get it, read it, and enjoy REAL FOOD the ancestral way! https://shop.eatpluck.com/pages/freedom-meats-guide Follow James on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chefjamesbarry Follow Pluck on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eatpluck This episode is for general information only and is not medical advice. Nothing here is intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any condition. Talk to your doctor before making changes to your care. #emotionaltriggers #stopblamingothers #nervoussystemregulation #everydayancestral #jamesbarry #grantdziak

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  • S1 · E100
    October 1 · 41 min

    Is AI Making You Dumber? The Risks of Delegating Your Thinking | Margaret Floyd Barry | Ep 100

    Most people talk about AI as a way to get more done. For episode 100, I wanted to ask a different question: is AI making you dumber? My wife Margaret Floyd Barry says the risk starts when you hand your thinking to a machine that wants to please you. Margaret is executive director of the Institute of Restorative Health, which trains clinicians in functional nutrition. I asked her why using AI for health advice is risky when you cannot catch it being wrong, why she stopped handing her own injury recovery to AI, and why she says the human connection in healing is the piece no machine can reproduce. Key Insights: ✅ Your Thinking Muscles May Atrophy With AI ✅ AI Works When You Can Spot Mistakes ✅ Eager-to-Please AI Can Skew Your Answers ✅ Think Twice Before Uploading Labs to AI ✅ A Human Coach Restarted Her Stalled Recovery ✅ Teach What You Learn to Understand It Chapters: 00:00 What 100 Episodes of Podcasting Taught Me 04:34 Why Sleep, Movement, Food and Stress Keep Coming Up 07:12 Why AI Is Changing How We Connect and Think 11:04 AI vs Google Search: Who Does the Thinking? 13:42 When Can You Actually Trust an AI Answer? 17:36 Why AI-Written Content Often Says Nothing 21:37 Should You Put Your Lab Results Into AI? 23:54 Why AI Couldn't Fix Her Running Comeback 26:01 Why Human Connection Still Matters in an AI World 29:39 Is Free AI Going to Stay Free? 31:42 Can a Lab Report Alone Turn Around Chronic Illness? 34:36 How to Keep Your Critical Thinking Sharp With AI 39:01 What I Hope for the Next 100 Episodes 👤 More From Margaret Floyd Barry Website: https://margaretfloydbarry.com/ Institute of Restorative Health: https://instituteofrestorativehealth.com/ Find a Practitioner: https://directory.instituteofrestorativehealth.com/ Follow Margaret on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/margaretfloydbarry/ Follow the Institute on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/instituteofrestorativehealth/ 👇 More From James Barry 👇 🎁 Try Pluck Superfood Seasonings Get 15% off your first order with code EA15 at http://www.eatpluck.com — real flavor, real nutrients, no junk. 🎁 Get your FREE Freedom Meats Guide I created this free guide to make it easy to eat how we’re meant to—nutrient-dense, energizing, and deeply satisfying. Get it, read it, and enjoy REAL FOOD the ancestral way! https://shop.eatpluck.com/pages/freedom-meats-guide Follow James on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chefjamesbarry Follow Pluck on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eatpluck This episode is for general information only and is not medical advice. Nothing here is intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any condition. Talk to your doctor before making changes to your care. #criticalthinking #aiandhealth #functionalnutrition #everydayancestral #jamesbarry #margaretfloydbarry

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  • S1 · E99
    September 24 · 47 min

    How A Healthy School Lunch Can Change Kids at Home | Hilary Boynton

    Hilary Boynton has run the kitchen at a school with no kids menu for ten years, where kindergarten through high school all sit down to the same scratch cooked food. Parents keep telling her the same thing. Their kid eats better at school than at home. I asked the chef and School of Lunch founder what a school has to change to cook real food at scale, what it takes to do it inside a public school system, and what she has watched carry back to the family table once kids know what real food tastes like. Key Insights: ✅ Kids Ate What the Family Ate ✅ Picky Eaters May Transition in Two Weeks ✅ Adults Eat Lunch Alongside the Kids ✅ Scratch Kitchens Replaced by Reheating Kitchens ✅ Start With One Local Food Source ✅ Organ Meats Blended Into Familiar Dishes Chapters: 00:00 Why Are Kids So Picky About Food? 04:05 How Parents React When Picky Eating Stops 06:13 What a Real Food School Lunch Looks Like 08:45 Can a Public School Serve Real Food? 11:40 Why School Kitchens Reheat Instead of Cook 14:43 Freedom Meats (Sponsor) 15:20 Does Real Food Cost a School More? 17:20 How to Pack a Lunch Kids Will Eat 20:41 Three Real Food Changes to Make at Home 22:32 Pluck (Sponsor) 23:29 How Food Affects Kids’ Focus and Behaviour 27:29 Why Adults Should Eat Lunch With the Kids 30:33 How to Get Kids to Eat Organ Meats 33:12 Is Real Food for Kids Too Expensive? 38:05 What the School of Lunch Nonprofit Does 40:19 Who the Traditional Food Training Is For 43:35 The Ancestral Practice She Would Bring Back 👤 More From Hilary Boynton Website: https://schooloflunch.com Follow Hilary on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chefhilaryboynton Follow Hilary on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hilaryhornorboynton The Heal Your Gut Cookbook: https://www.amazon.com/Heal-Your-Gut-Cookbook-Nutrient-Dense/dp/1603585613 👇 More From James Barry 👇 🎁 Try Pluck Superfood Seasonings Get 15% off your first order with code EA15 at http://www.eatpluck.com — real flavor, real nutrients, no junk. 🎁 Get your FREE Freedom Meats Guide I created this free guide to make it easy to eat how we’re meant to—nutrient-dense, energizing, and deeply satisfying. Get it, read it, and enjoy REAL FOOD the ancestral way! https://shop.eatpluck.com/pages/freedom-meats-guide Follow James on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chefjamesbarry Follow Pluck on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eatpluck This episode is for general information only and is not medical advice. Nothing here is intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any condition. Talk to your doctor before making changes to your care. #pickyeaters #schoollunch #realfoodforkids #everydayancestral #jamesbarry #hilaryboynton

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  • S1 · E98
    September 17 · 36 min

    Why Do Migraines Happen and What Actually Helps | Dr. Amelia Scott Barrett

    Ask why migraines happen and, in Dr. Amelia Scott Barrett's words, mainstream medicine has no great answers. She left it after 25 years. Nearly 200 genes are linked to migraine, they point to four systems in the body, and knowing which one is driving yours is where the specific solutions start. Dr. Barrett is a neurologist who trained at Stanford and now works from DNA testing rather than prescriptions. I asked her what a study of 100,000 people with migraine found, why she tracks deep sleep every night instead of a sleep score, and what she would say to someone who has been popping a pill and powering through for years. Key Insights: ✅ Nearly 200 Genes Are Linked to Migraine ✅ Four Body Systems Sit Behind Migraine ✅ More Deep Sleep May Improve Any Migraine ✅ Leading Disability Cause in Women Under 50 ✅ About 5% of Migraine Cases Get Diagnosed ✅ Magnesium Is a Good Place to Start Chapters: 00:00 Is It a Migraine or Just a Headache? 03:58 What Does Your DNA Say About Your Migraines? 07:03 Why Do Migraines Affect Women More Than Men? 10:38 Pluck (Sponsor) 11:35 How Do You Find Your Migraine Type? 15:06 Why Deep Sleep Is the Number That Matters 17:12 Are Triggers the Real Cause of Your Migraines? 20:13 When Do Migraine Medications Actually Help? 22:42 Why Lifestyle Changes Alone Are Not Enough 25:09 Where to Start and What to Take First 29:41 Why Are Migraines Getting More Common? 33:07 The Ancestral Practice She Would Bring Back 👤 More From Dr. Amelia Scott Barrett Website: https://ameliascottbarrettmd.com Take the free headache quiz: https://theheadachequiz.com Follow Dr. Barrett on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ameliascottbarrettmd Follow Dr. Barrett on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ameliascottbarrettmd Follow Migraine Relief Code on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/migrainereliefcode 👇 More From James Barry 👇 🎁 Try Pluck Superfood Seasonings Get 15% off your first order with code EA15 at http://www.eatpluck.com — real flavor, real nutrients, no junk. 🎁 Get your FREE Freedom Meats Guide I created this free guide to make it easy to eat how we’re meant to—nutrient-dense, energizing, and deeply satisfying. Get it, read it, and enjoy REAL FOOD the ancestral way! https://shop.eatpluck.com/pages/freedom-meats-guide Follow James on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chefjamesbarry Follow Pluck on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eatpluck This episode is for general information only and is not medical advice. Nothing here is intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any condition. Talk to your doctor before making changes to your care. #migrainerelief #migrainetriggers #chronicmigraine #everydayancestral #jamesbarry #ameliascottbarrett

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  • S1 · E97
    September 10 · 39 min

    How Much Exercise Is Too Much? Why Fittest Is Not Healthiest | Dominic Fusco

    The fitter you get, the healthier you are. Dominic Fusco was 24 and running an all-out mile in 105 degree heat when his heart stopped, and he says his fittest stretches have rarely been his healthiest ones. Dominic is a health and wellness creator who shares simple, actionable tips on fitness, nutrition and mindset. I asked him what his blood test showed about how little his body was recovering, why he spent months believing he had to earn his food before he was allowed to eat it, and which everyday signals he reads now before deciding whether to train or take the day off. Key Insights: ✅ Health And Fitness Are Not The Same ✅ Track Biofeedback, Not Just Your Training ✅ His Testosterone Read 99 At 24 ✅ You Cannot Optimise All Three At Once ✅ Food Is Fuel Or It Is Fun ✅ Recovery Speed Matters More Than Streaks Chapters: 00:00 Waking Up After Sudden Cardiac Arrest At 24 02:51 Did Nearly Dying Change His Faith? 09:26 Freedom Meats Guide (Sponsor) 10:01 What Happens When Fitness Is Your Identity? 13:39 Why Overtraining Showed Up In His Bloodwork 17:11 When Does The Pursuit Of Health Turn Unhealthy? 21:04 How Performance, Aesthetics And Longevity Pull Apart 24:40 Why He Believed He Had To Earn His Food 29:42 Why Did His Heart Stop During One Mile? 32:23 What Changed Between Old Dom And Now 36:26 The Ancestral Practice He Would Bring Back 👤 More From Dominic Fusco Follow Dominic on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dominicfusco/ Follow Dominic on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dominicfusco Follow Dominic on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dom_fusco 👇 More From James Barry 👇 🎁 Try Pluck Superfood Seasonings Get 15% off your first order with code EA15 at http://www.eatpluck.com — real flavor, real nutrients, no junk. 🎁 Get your FREE Freedom Meats Guide I created this free guide to make it easy to eat how we’re meant to—nutrient-dense, energizing, and deeply satisfying. Get it, read it, and enjoy REAL FOOD the ancestral way! https://shop.eatpluck.com/pages/freedom-meats-guide Follow James on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chefjamesbarry Follow Pluck on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eatpluck This episode is for general information only and is not medical advice. Nothing here is intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any condition. Talk to your doctor before making changes to your care. #overtraining #biofeedback #recoveryoverperformance #everydayancestral #jamesbarry #dominicfusco

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  • S1 · E96
    September 3 · 54 min

    Toxic Superfoods: Are Chocolate, Spinach and Almonds Making You Sick? | Sally K. Norton

    You eat healthy and you still feel sick. Aching joints, broken sleep, up at night to pee. Sally K. Norton lived that way from childhood and was forty-nine before she worked out why. She says the sweet potatoes, spinach and chard she relied on were the cause, and that almonds and dark chocolate carry the same compound. Sally is an Ivy League nutritionist and the author of Toxic Superfoods. I asked her which symptoms point to oxalates, why cutting these foods out fast can make you feel worse, and what she swaps in instead. Key Insights: ✅ Cloudy Urine Is a Warning Sign ✅ Five to Eight Spinach Leaves Daily ✅ Swap Spinach for Romaine or Arugula ✅ Pumpkin Seeds Are the Safe Seed ✅ Leaky Gut Can Multiply Oxalate Absorption ✅ Quitting Too Fast Can Backfire Chapters: 00:00 Why Ancestral Eaters Still Have a Blind Spot 03:59 When Sweet Potatoes Replaced the Bread 06:12 What Vulvar Pain Revealed About Oxalates 08:59 Why Her Brain Woke 29 Times an Hour 11:08 What Is an Oxalate and Why It Matters 13:15 Pluck (Sponsor) 14:12 Why Oxalate Science Stopped in the 1940s 16:21 Which Foods Are Highest in Oxalates? 18:35 Can a Low Oxalate Diet Slow Aging? 21:00 Why Some People Crash and Others Do Not 23:03 What Symptoms Point to Oxalate Overload? 27:06 Freedom Meats (Sponsor) 27:38 What Oxalate Dumping Does to Your Body 31:27 What Happens If You Go Full Carnivore 34:21 The Biggest Mistake People Make First 36:27 What to Swap for Spinach and Sweet Potato 39:34 Why We Dropped Dairy and Lost the Calcium 42:31 Is Milk Meant for Adults at All? 44:54 How Histamine and Oxalates Overlap 48:35 Why Health Cannot Be a Solo Project 51:06 The Ancestral Practice She Would Bring Back 👤 More From Sally K. Norton Website: https://sallyknorton.com Toxic Superfoods: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0593139585?tag=randohouseinc7986-20 The Essential Low-Oxalate Cookbook: https://sallyknorton.com/essential-low-oxalate-cookbook/ Data Companion: https://sallyknorton.com/toxic_superfoods/data_companion Low Oxalate Recipe Collection: https://shop.sallyknorton.com/products/low-oxalate-recipe-book-pdf-only Follow Sally on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sknorton Follow Sally on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeFreetoThrive Subscribe to Sally on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFpmJtV19QCyjzaC5U691-A 👇 More From James Barry 👇 🎁 Try Pluck Superfood Seasonings Get 15% off your first order with code EA15 at http://www.eatpluck.com — real flavor, real nutrients, no junk. 🎁 Get your FREE Freedom Meats Guide I created this free guide to make it easy to eat how we’re meant to—nutrient-dense, energizing, and deeply satisfying. Get it, read it, and enjoy REAL FOOD the ancestral way! https://shop.eatpluck.com/pages/freedom-meats-guide Follow James on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chefjamesbarry Follow Pluck on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eatpluck This episode is for general information only and is not medical advice. Nothing here is intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any condition. Talk to your doctor before making changes to your care. #oxalates #lowoxalate #toxicsuperfoods #everydayancestral #jamesbarry #sallyknorton

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  • S1 · E95
    August 27 · 39 min

    Why Chronic Disease Skipped Your Great Grandparents but Not You | Dr. Ben Edwards

    Dr. Ben Edwards had a nurse practitioner with celiac disease who ate a breakfast burrito, a hamburger and a cookie in front of him in one afternoon, and was fine. Ben was the only doctor in Garza County, Texas at the time, seeing forty to fifty patients a day, and he says he was taking nobody off their medication, only adding more. I asked him why he thinks chronic disease was so rare a hundred years ago, what a 1910 report did to American medical training, and the four things he rebuilds in a household before anything else. Ben practised conventional family medicine for seven years before one patient's recovery changed how he works. Chapters: 00:00 Country Doctors Knew Whole Families 04:31 Forty Patients a Day, Nobody Getting Well 07:15 The Patient Who Changed How He Practises 10:41 Freedom Meats (Sponsor) 11:15 Processed Food Kills the Microbiome 14:56 What Med School Leaves Out 17:51 Rockefeller, Carnegie and the Flexner Report 20:35 Chronic Disease Starts, Drugs Chase Symptoms 23:44 Four Pillars: Nutrition, Hydration, Movement, Peace 27:01 What the Numbers Say About Your Options 30:57 What Modern Life Has Stripped Away 33:40 Organ Meats and Cutting the Sugar Water 36:12 Being Outside Together, and Nose to Tail 👤 More From Dr. Ben Edwards You're The Cure, a 9 module self paced course: https://yourethecure.mykajabi.com/you-re-the-cure Learn more about CrowdHealth: https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/?referral_code=2VJQ7E Website: https://veritaswellnessmember.com Follow Dr. Edwards on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Drbenedwards Subscribe to Dr. Edwards on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.BenEdwards 👇 More From James Barry 👇 🎁 Try Pluck Superfood Seasonings Get 15% off your first order with code EA15 at http://www.eatpluck.com — real flavor, real nutrients, no junk. 🎁 Get your FREE Freedom Meats Guide I created this free guide to make it easy to eat how we’re meant to—nutrient-dense, energizing, and deeply satisfying. Get it, read it, and enjoy REAL FOOD the ancestral way! https://shop.eatpluck.com/pages/freedom-meats-guide Follow James on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chefjamesbarry Follow Pluck on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eatpluck This episode is for general information only and is not medical advice. Nothing here is intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any condition. Talk to your doctor before making changes to your care. #organmeats #rootcausemedicine #deepnutrition #everydayancestral #jamesbarry #drbenedwards

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  • S1 · E94
    August 20 · 57 min

    Trad Wife or Boss Babe: Why Modern Labels Leave Women Lost | Tracey Martin

    Content note: this episode discusses domestic abuse. If you need support in the US, the National Domestic Violence Hotline is 1-800-799-7233. Outside the US, findahelpline.com lists services by country. The advice for women arrives as a label. Trad wife, boss babe, soft girl era. Pick one and build a life around it. Tracey Martin says the labels are what leave women lost, because a woman who does not fit one starts to believe something is wrong with her. I asked her what the trad wife movement gets wrong about resilience, why so many women lack the confidence to make decisions for their own families, and what she tells women in their fifties who are exhausted from trying to do it all. Tracey is a transformational life coach who has spent more than 30 years working with families. Key Insights: ✅ Labels Make Women Doubt Themselves ✅ Interview Your Child, Do Not Interrogate ✅ Build a Bigger Nest, Not Empty ✅ Your Twenties Are Your Defining Decade ✅ Ask for Help Without Pointing Fingers ✅ Go Back to Your Dinner Table Chapters: 00:00 Why Do So Many Women Feel Lost Right Now? 04:56 What Does the Trad Wife Label Actually Mean? 08:37 Why Resilience Is What Traditional Women Had 13:17 Pluck (Sponsor) 14:09 Why Balance Is a Myth for Working Mothers 19:02 How She Left an Abusive Marriage 26:15 How Can a Family Support a Woman's Healing? 29:19 Freedom Meats (Sponsor) 29:54 Why Hard Seasons Prepare You for What Is Next 34:21 What Small Daily Practice Brings a Family Back? 39:35 How Can a Man Help a Woman Feel Seen? 43:39 Does Marriage Still Carry an Ownership Mindset? 47:39 Self-Esteem Versus Self-Worth: What Is the Difference? 53:36 The Ancestral Practice She Would Bring Back 👤 More From Tracey Martin Website: https://www.traceylmartin.com Follow Tracey on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officiallytraceymartin Follow Tracey on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@officiallytraceymartin 👇 More From James Barry 👇 🎁 Try Pluck Superfood Seasonings Get 20% off your first order with code EA20 at http://www.eatpluck.com — real flavor, real nutrients, no junk. 🎁 Get your FREE Freedom Meats Guide I created this free guide to make it easy to eat how we’re meant to—nutrient-dense, energizing, and deeply satisfying. Get it, read it, and enjoy REAL FOOD the ancestral way! https://shop.eatpluck.com/pages/freedom-meats-guide Follow James on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chefjamesbarry Follow Pluck on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eatpluck This episode is for general information only and is not medical advice. Nothing here is intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any condition. Talk to your doctor before making changes to your care. #tradwife #bossbabe #womensidentity #everydayancestral #jamesbarry #traceymartin

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  • S1 · E93
    August 12 · 48 min

    Build Muscle After 30: The Daily Carrying We Stopped Doing | Dr. Thomas Hemingway

    Losing muscle as you age gets treated as something that just happens to everybody. Dr. Thomas Hemingway calls that a big miss of Western medicine, and says the loss is common without being inevitable. He is a board certified physician who helps people become biologically 10 to 20 years younger, and he says he wants to still be surfing at 100. I asked him what keeps a body capable rather than just alive: why he calls muscle the organ of longevity, what a large metabolism study actually found about slowing down after 30, and why 10 minutes of walking after each meal may beat one longer walk. He also makes the case for community as the longevity factor the blue zones conversation underplays. Key Insights: ✅ Muscle Is the Organ of Longevity ✅ Moving Less Is Not Metabolism Slowing Down ✅ Walk 10 Minutes After Every Meal ✅ Two 45 Minute Strength Sessions Weekly ✅ Resistance Training May Build New Bone ✅ Community May Be the Forgotten Longevity Drug Chapters: 00:00 What Is the Real Key to Longevity? 03:42 Do You Need Biohacking Tools to Stay Healthy? 05:59 Why Family Becomes the Reason to Stay Healthy 10:20 Does Metabolism Really Slow Down After 30? 13:50 Freedom Meats Guide (Sponsor) 14:28 What Do You Lose First as You Age? 17:59 How to Build a Sleep Routine That Works 20:46 How to Keep Building Muscle as You Age 24:46 Pluck (Sponsor) 25:38 Does Strength Training Build Bone Density Too? 27:44 The Six Foundational Movements We Have Forgotten 30:04 How Do You Fit This Into a Busy Day? 32:35 How Movement and Sunlight Change How You Feel 36:02 Why Do the Blue Zones Miss the Community Piece? 40:29 How Can Parents Stop Postponing Their Own Health? 45:14 The Ancestral Practice He Would Bring Back 👤 More From Dr. Thomas Hemingway Website: https://thomashemingway.com Follow Dr. Hemingway on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drthomashemingway Follow Dr. Hemingway on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drthomashemingway Follow Dr. Hemingway on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1AvFtSt2D3/ 👇 More From James Barry 👇 🎁 Try Pluck Superfood Seasonings Get 15% off your first order with code EA15 at http://www.eatpluck.com — real flavor, real nutrients, no junk. 🎁 Get your FREE Freedom Meats Guide I created this free guide to make it easy to eat how we’re meant to—nutrient-dense, energizing, and deeply satisfying. Get it, read it, and enjoy REAL FOOD the ancestral way! https://shop.eatpluck.com/pages/freedom-meats-guide Follow James on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chefjamesbarry Follow Pluck on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eatpluck This episode is for general information only and is not medical advice. Nothing here is intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any condition. Talk to your doctor before making changes to your care. #sarcopenia #resistancetraining #bluezones #everydayancestral #jamesbarry #drthomashemingway

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  • S1 · E92
    August 6 · 42 min

    Adrenal Cocktail Electrolytes: Why the Orange Juice Has to Go | Dr. Catherine Julia Mort

    Feeling tired, anxious or constantly running on empty may not be something you simply have to accept. In this episode, Dr. Catherine Julia Mort explains how modern life steadily depletes the body's minerals and shares simple ancestral strategies that can help restore resilience and support long term health. From electrolyte balance and adrenal support to hydration, sleep and nervous system regulation, this conversation explores practical ways to work with your body instead of against it. Key Insights: ✅ Why mineral depletion drives modern health struggles ✅ How stress rapidly burns through essential electrolytes ✅ Sodium, potassium and magnesium must stay balanced ✅ Simple electrolyte mixes often outperform expensive products ✅ Reverse osmosis water can increase mineral depletion ✅ Support the nervous system before chasing supplements Chapters: 00:00 Electrolytes Matter More Than Most People Realise 00:25 Is Modern Life Causing Faster Ageing? 03:06 The Biggest Causes of Mineral Depletion 04:53 Is Too Much Health Info a Hindrance? 07:31 How Mineral Balancing Differs From Conventional Medicine 09:45 Signs Your Body May Be Running Low On Minerals 11:35 Pluck (Sponsor) 12:26 Understanding Sodium, Potassium And Magnesium 15:15 The Truth About Commercial Electrolyte Drinks 17:28 How To Make A Simple Adrenal Cocktail 20:58 How Often Should Have Adrenal Cocktails 24:05 Freedom Meats (Sponsor) 24:41 Supporting Nutrition With Simple Whole Foods 26:09 Reverse Osmosis Water And Mineral Loss 28:02 Who Should Introduce Electrolytes Carefully 31:52 Daily Habits That Restore Mineral Balance 35:02 The First Step Towards Better Health 37:18 The Ancestral Practice Dr. Catherine Would Bring Back 40:54 Where To Learn More From Dr. Catherine Julia Mort 🎁 Try Pluck Superfood Seasonings Get 20% off your first order with code EA20 at https://eatpluck.com — real flavor, real nutrients, no junk. 🎁 Get your FREE Freedom Meats Guide I created this free guide to make it easy to eat how we’re meant to—nutrient-dense, energizing, and deeply satisfying. Get it, read it, and enjoy REAL FOOD the ancestral way! https://shop.eatpluck.com/pages/freedom-meats-guide 👤 Guest Info: Contact Dr. Catherine Julia Mort for information on her Mitochondrial Optimisation Blood Work Masterclass (July) and HTMA course (November) Root Cause Protocol Institute: https://therootcauseprotocol.com/ Dr. Catherine Julia Mort Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcjm Dr. Catherine Julia Mort Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093001613103&_rdc=1&_rdr# Disclaimer: The information shared in this episode is for educational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your diet, supplements or healthcare routine.

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  • S1 · E91
    July 30 · 50 min

    Cancer at 15, Heart Failure at 20, Then a Brain Tumor | Dr. Lisa Koche

    Your body may be doing everything it can to heal, but hidden stress, nervous system overload and mitochondrial dysfunction can keep recovery out of reach. Discover why true healing starts by addressing the root cause and how combining modern medicine with functional medicine may help you build lasting resilience. Dr. Lisa Koche is a functional medicine physician and founder of Spectra Wellness who explains how root cause medicine, nervous system regulation and mitochondrial health may help people build resilience and reclaim their health. Key Insights: ✅ Why Root Cause Medicine Matters ✅ How Nervous System Regulation Supports Healing ✅ What Mitochondria Do For Health ✅ Why Health Sovereignty Is Essential ✅ Daily Habits That Build Resilience ✅ Combining Science And Spirituality Chapters: 00:00 A Doctor's Personal Health Journey 00:25 Why Root Cause Medicine Matters 03:27 Biohacking Tools Dr. Lisa Uses 06:09 Freedom Meats (Sponsor) 06:55 The Brain Surgery Curveball 10:51 Science, Faith And Healing 14:43 What True Healing Really Means 18:25 Becoming The CEO Of Your Health 21:40 Pluck (Sponsor) 22:31 Repairing The Nervous System 25:47 Three Modern Healing Tools 30:28 Three Ancestral Health Practices 33:22 The First Step Toward Better Health 35:12 A Powerful Journaling Practice 36:22 Finding Purpose Through Adversity 40:40 How Modern Medicine Changed 44:32 Practicing Gratitude Every Day 48:09 Where To Learn More 🎁 Try Pluck Superfood Seasonings Get 20% off your first order with code EA15 at https://eatpluck.com — real flavor, real nutrients, no junk. 🎁 Get your FREE Freedom Meats Guide I created this free guide to make it easy to eat how we’re meant to—nutrient-dense, energizing, and deeply satisfying. Get it, read it, and enjoy REAL FOOD the ancestral way! https://shop.eatpluck.com/pages/freedom-meats-guide 👤 Guest Info: Spectra Wellness: https://www.spectrawellness.com Dr. Lisa Koche Website: http://www.drlisakoche.com Dr. Lisa Koche Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.lisakoche Dr. Lisa Koche YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drlisakoche/videos DISCLAIMER: This conversation is for educational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for personal medical concerns.

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  • S1 · E90
    July 23 · 48 min

    Overwhelmed by Wellness? How To Get Healthier Without Drowning In Stress | Kerstin Lindquist

    Stress and nervous system health are closely linked, but the pressure to follow every wellness trend can become another source of overwhelm. We explore how fear and chronic stress affect the body, when healthy habits become too much, and which simple routines may support better sleep and resilience. Kerstin Lindquist, a certified health coach and former QVC host who now works as a wellness expert, joins me to discuss wellness marketing, the control and fear cycle, and why listening to your body may matter more than chasing the next product or protocol. Key Insights: ✅ How Chronic Stress Affects Nervous System Health ✅ Why Fear Can Keep The Body Stressed ✅ How The 3-2-1 Sleep Rule Works ✅ When Wellness Habits Become Overwhelming ✅ How Wellness Marketing Targets Women ✅ Why Health Matters More Than Being Skinny Chapters: 00:00 Does Wellness Feel Stressful 00:26 Pluck Superfood Seasoning (Sponsor) 01:18 How Wellness Marketing Targets Women 03:19 Inside Wellness Sales At QVC 06:17 Is This Product Selling Hope? 09:06 Why “Natural” Isn’t All It Seems 10:33 Infertility, Control And Fear 13:52 Can You Heal While In Fear? 17:04 Good Stress Vs. Bad Stress 18:16 How Stress Shows Up Physically 19:26 Why Stress Became A Status Symbol 21:02 The 3-2-1 Sleep Rule 26:20 Prima (Sponsor) 27:09 When Wellness Habits Cause Stress 28:21 Change Your Morning, Change Your Life 32:36 Do Your Habits Match Your Values? 33:50 Why Food Feels So Stressful 38:54 The Physical Pressure of Being on TV 41:43 Choosing Longevity Over Skinny 42:54 Aging Naturally In The Public Eye 44:25 Why Walking Barefoot Matters 45:45 Where To Find Kerstin 👉 Real Food. Ready to Go. When life gets busy, real food can be hard to find. Our sponsor, Prima, makes protein bars with simple, traditional ingredients, delivering 21g of animal-based protein and all nine essential amino acids. 🎁 Give them a try at https://eatprima.com and use code ANCESTRAL25 for 25% off. 🎁 Try Pluck Superfood Seasonings Get 20% off your first order with code EA15 at https://eatpluck.com — real flavor, real nutrients, no junk. 👤 Guest Info: Kerstin Lindquist’s Website: https://www.kerstin-lindquist.com Kerstin Lindquist’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Kerstin.lindquist Kerstin Lindquist’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/kerstin.lindquist/

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  • S1 · E89
    July 16 · 54 min

    Personalized Medicine: Are You Sacrificing Your Privacy? | Leah Wilson, J.D.

    What happens when personalized medicine becomes less about better care and more about who controls your most private information? Genetic privacy, parental rights, and informed consent may shape the future of healthcare, and understanding these issues can help you make more confident decisions for yourself and your family. In this conversation, Leah Wilson, J.D., attorney, author, and co-founder of Stand for Health Freedom, explains why genetic privacy and informed consent matter, and how parents can make more confident healthcare decisions. Key Insights: ✅ What Personalized Medicine Really Means Beyond Healthcare ✅ How Newborn Genetic Screening Could Change Medical Privacy ✅ Why Informed Consent Matters For Every Medical Decision ✅ What Parents Should Know About Their Medical Rights ✅ How Food As Medicine Supports Long Term Resilience ✅ Why Community Action Can Influence Health Policy Chapters: 00:00 The Personalized Medicine Trade-Off 00:29 Freedom Meats (Sponsor) 01:04 A $671 Billion Industry 03:47 The Truth About Newborn Heel Prick Testing 05:58 Could Genetic Privacy Be Lost Forever? 09:14 Why Parents Need To Know Their Rights 10:16 What Medical Freedom Really Means 11:36 How Parents Navigate Medical Decisions 16:05 Why Privacy Matters More Than HIPAA 20:23 Reclaiming Vitality And Personal Agency 23:08 Why Your Health Philosophy Matters 26:44 Pluck (Sponsor) 27:36 Finding Hope Instead Of Fear 30:10 Where To Find Trusted Health Information 33:20 Building Resilience In An Uncertain World 37:17 Changing Health Policy From The Ground Up 39:24 When Choice Becomes An Illusion 41:47 How Everyday People Can Influence Policy 43:48 Why Community Changes Everything 48:19 Food As Medicine 50:30 How To Join Stand For Health Freedom 🎁 Try Pluck Superfood Seasonings Get 20% off your first order with code EA15 at https://eatpluck.com — real flavor, real nutrients, no junk. 🎁 Get your FREE Freedom Meats Guide I created this free guide to make it easy to eat how we’re meant to—nutrient-dense, energizing, and deeply satisfying. Get it, read it, and enjoy REAL FOOD the ancestral way! https://shop.eatpluck.com/pages/freedom-meats-guide 👤 Guest Info: Reclaim Vitality: https://amzn.eu/d/074gMJCt Stand For Health Freedom: https://www.standforhealthfreedom.com Stand For Health Freedom Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/standforhealthfreedom

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  • S1 · E88
    July 9 · 32 min

    The Dirty Truth About Grocery Store Chicken (Don't Trust The Labels!) | Levi Powers

    What if the healthiest protein in your cart isn’t as healthy as you think? This conversation breaks down chicken labels, organic vs. pasture-raised, regenerative farming, and how diet impacts meat quality. Levi Powers of Alden Hills Organic Farms explains what terms like free range and natural really mean, how industrial poultry differs from regenerative systems, and what to look for when buying chicken. Key Insights: ✅ Natural Labels Lack Clear Regulation Meaning ✅ Free Range Does Not Equal Pasture Raised ✅ Organic Certification Is Only The Beginning ✅ Chicken Diet Directly Impacts Meat Quality ✅ Pasture Raised Chickens Live More Naturally ✅ Better Food Starts With Asking Better Questions Chapters: 00:00 Is Your Chicken Healthy? 00:27 Pluck (Sponsor) 01:18 Misleading Labels and Packaging 03:02 Hormone Free and Antibiotics 05:56 Organic & Natural? Don't Think So... 06:32 Free Range vs Pastured 09:27 Certified Organic. The Label You Want 11:35 Organic Chicken Misconceptions 12:38 Vegetarian Fed Chickens 13:20 Modern Industrial Chicken Production 14:56 Cost of Cheap Food 15:39 Prima (Sponsor) 16:29 Heritage Breeds and the Importance of Pasture 17:53 The Impact of Diet on Poultry Flavor 18:49 The Role of Conventional Brands in Pastured Poultry 20:47 The Ideal Lifestyle for a Bird 22:23 Questions to Ask When Buying From a Farm 27:37 The Hidden Reality of Farming 29:52 Bring Back Whole Animal Eating 👉 Real Food. Ready to Go. When life gets busy, real food can be hard to find. Our sponsor, Prima, makes protein bars with simple, traditional ingredients, delivering 21g of animal-based protein and all nine essential amino acids. 🎁 Give them a try at https://eatprima.com and use code ANCESTRAL25 for 25% off. 👤 Guest Info Alden Hills Organic Farms: https://www.aldenhillsorganicfarms.com Levi Powers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/levigarypowers/ Links & Resources 🎁 Try Pluck Superfood Seasonings Get 20% off your first order with code EA15 at https://eatpluck.com — real flavor, real nutrients, no junk.

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  • S1 · E87
    July 2 · 41 min

    Doing Everything 'Right' But Still Sick? How Lymph, Fascia & Breath Block Healing | Kelly Kennedy

    Most people focus on food, supplements, and protocols when they want to heal, yet many still struggle with chronic symptoms, inflammation, low energy, and nervous system dysregulation. Kelly Freedom Kennedy, known as The Lymph Queen, explains how lymphatic flow, fascia, nervous system regulation, breath practice, emotional healing, and ancestral wellness principles can help remove the barriers preventing the body from doing what it was designed to do, heal. Key Insights: ✅ Healing Begins With Nervous System Safety ✅ Lymphatic Health Supports Detoxification ✅ Fascia Influences Whole Body Communication ✅ Breath Practice Activates Healing Mode ✅ Emotional Beliefs Can Block Recovery ✅ Ancestral Living Supports Long-Term Vitality Chapters: 00:00 I Don’t Fight Disease 00:23 Pluck (Sponsor) 01:15 Doing Everything But Still Sick? 04:56 Reclaiming Our Ancestral Spiritual Mindset 14:21 Is Suffering Necessary For Healing? 15:35 Healing Is Our Default 18:31 Freedom Meats (Sponsor) 19:06 How To Feel Safe In Your Body 20:32 Breath Practise Exercise 24:11 Balancing Modern Convenience and Health 27:17 Limitations of Energy Work 32:07 The Power of Breath and Awareness 37:39 One Ancestral Practise Kelly Would Bring Back 38:30 Closing Thoughts & Where To Find Kelly 👤 Guest Info: FREE E-Book: The Lymph Queen's Top 5 Lymph Tools: https://www.flowintohealth.com/tw-top-5-lymph-tools-ebook The True Wellness Center: https://www.thetruewellnesscenter.com True Wellness Global IG: https://www.instagram.com/truewellnessglobal Kelly Freedom Kennedy IG: https://www.instagram.com/kellythelymphqueen/ Links & Resources 🎁 Try Pluck Superfood Seasonings Get 20% off your first order with code EA15 at https://eatpluck.com — real flavor, real nutrients, no junk. 🎁 Get your FREE Freedom Meats Guide I created this free guide to make it easy to eat how we’re meant to—nutrient-dense, energizing, and deeply satisfying. Get it, read it, and enjoy REAL FOOD the ancestral way! https://shop.eatpluck.com/pages/freedom-meats-guide

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  • S1 · E86
    June 25 · 44 min

    Breathwork Secrets: The Fastest Way To Regulate Your Nervous System | Sachin Patel

    How can your body heal if your nervous system never feels safe? Modern stress, shallow breathing, and constant distraction can keep you stuck in fight-or-flight. Over time, that can affect your energy, sleep, resilience, recovery, and overall health. In this episode, Sachin Patel shares how breathwork, nervous system regulation, mindfulness, morning sunlight, nature exposure, and ancestral health practices can help create the right environment for healing. Sachin Patel is a chiropractor, functional medicine practitioner, educator, and founder of The Living Proof Institute. He explains why your breath may be one of the simplest tools for calming the body, improving presence, and supporting long-term wellbeing. Key Insights: ✅ Breathwork Improves Nervous System Regulation ✅ Presence Supports Mental Health Resilience ✅ Morning Sunlight Optimizes Circadian Rhythm ✅ Nature Exposure Activates Healing Pathways ✅ Functional Medicine Supports Root Cause Healing ✅ Breath Awareness Reduces Stress Response Chapters: 00:00 The Health Flex No One Talks About 00:26 Pluck (Sponsor) 01:18 Why Your Body Isn’t Healing 05:02 Presence Over Stress 12:27 Breathwork In Everyday Life 14:46 Why Breathing Changes Everything 21:07 Prima (Sponsor) 21:55 Who Was Sachin Before Breathwork? 25:09 Are You Reacting Or Creating? 27:59 Why You Are Your Own Doctor 29:38 How To Build A Healing Environment 30:16 The Nature Reset Most People Need 32:33 Bringing Ancestral Habits Home 34:54 Why Nature Calms Your Nervous System 36:31 The Daily Habits That Change Health 40:38 How To Connect With Sachin 41:17 Why Drum Circles Still Matter 👉 Real Food. Ready to Go. When life gets busy, real food can be hard to find. Our sponsor, Prima, makes protein bars with simple, traditional ingredients, delivering 21g of animal-based protein and all nine essential amino acids. 🎁 Give them a try at https://eatprima.com and use code ANCESTRAL25 for 25% off. 👤 Guest Info: Breathwork Resources: https://www.breathworkwithsachin.com Living Proof Institute: https://www.becomeproof.com Sachin Patel IG: https://www.instagram.com/thesachinpatel/ Links & Resources 🎁 Try Pluck Superfood Seasonings Get 20% off your first order with code EA15 at https://eatpluck.com — real flavor, real nutrients, no junk.

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  • S1 · E85
    June 18 · 29 min

    Fired. Smeared. Now Free. Why This Doctor Has No Regrets About Walking Away | Dr. Sam Bailey

    The health decisions we make every day shape far more than our physical wellbeing. Health freedom, natural health, ancestral living, food sovereignty, homesteading, and independent thinking are becoming increasingly important as more people question modern wellness and medical systems. Dr. Sam Bailey spent more than a decade working in conventional medicine before challenging ideas she once accepted as fact, a decision that changed the course of her career, family life, and understanding of health. Key Insights: ✅ Independent Research Builds Health Confidence ✅ Food Sovereignty Starts At Home ✅ Homesteading Strengthens Family Resilience ✅ Natural Health Requires Critical Thinking ✅ Digital Overload Impacts Modern Wellness ✅ Self-Reliance Creates Health Freedom Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:18 The Birth of Pluck 01:10 Interview with Dr. Samantha Bailey 01:43 Questioning the Medical System 04:52 Who Should You Trust? 07:44 Fear of Speaking Out 09:28 Finding Hope When Isolated 11:12 Transition to Homesteading 15:06 Discovering the Importance of Food Sources 15:54 Impact of the Changes on Family 19:44 Reflecting on Past Health Issues 20:47 How To Take Ownership Over Your Health 23:59 Quickfire Questions 26:52 Where To Find Dr. Sam Bailey 👤 Guest Info: Dr. Sam Bailey Website: https://drsambailey.com Dr. Sam Bailey YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrSamBailey Dr. Sam Bailey IG: https://www.instagram.com/drsambailey/ Links & Resources 🎁 Try Pluck Superfood Seasonings Get 20% off your first order with code EA15 at https://eatpluck.com — real flavor, real nutrients, no junk.

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  • S1 · E84
    June 11 · 32 min

    Everyone Called Me Crazy! How The "Salmon Queen" Healed Her Autoimmune Disease | GiGi Ashworth

    Have you ever wondered if the healthiest diet for you is completely different from everyone else's? Gut health, carnivore nutrition, autoimmune disease, leaky gut, inflammation, and personalized nutrition all come together when you stop following trends and start listening to your own body. GiGi Ashworth, a.k.a The Salmon Queen, is a nutrition expert, cookbook author, and longtime advocate for individualized health after navigating Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, IBS, and severe food sensitivities. Key Insights: ✅ Personalized Nutrition Beats One Size Fits All ✅ Gut Health Influences Mental Wellbeing ✅ Salmon Provides Highly Bioavailable Nutrition ✅ Stress Can Drive Chronic Inflammation ✅ Self Experimentation Builds Long Term Health ✅ Healing Requires Consistency And Patience Chapters: 00:00 Coming Up... 00:23 Pluck (Sponsor) 01:15 Meet The Salmon Queen! 02:15 Farm-Raised vs Wild-Caught Salmon 04:11 How Salmon Alone Healed Me 08:35 Starting The Path to Health 12:28 How to Start Your Health Journey 16:52 Prima (Sponsor) 17:42 Overcoming Orthorexia and Anorexia 20:03 The Importance of Self-esteem and Avoiding Comparison 22:27 Adopting a Carnivore Lifestyle 25:44 Why She Eats Nose to Tail 26:17 Ancestral Practices 27:11 My Kids Eat What They Want 28:58 Speed Round of Questions 30:38 Where To Find GiGi 👉 Real Food. Ready to Go. When life gets busy, real food can be hard to find. Our sponsor, Prima, makes protein bars with simple, traditional ingredients, delivering 21g of animal-based protein and all nine essential amino acids. 🎁 Give them a try at https://eatprima.com and use code ANCESTRAL25 for 25% off. 👤 Guest Info: She Does Keto: The Complete Ketogenic Diet for Women: https://a.co/d/0cecYf78 GiGi Ashworth IG: https://instagram.com/gigieats GiGi Ashworth Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gigieats 1 TBSP OF I DONT GIVE A F#@K YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@IDGAFCOOKING Links & Resources 🎁 Try Pluck Superfood Seasonings Get 20% off your first order with code EA15 at https://eatpluck.com — real flavor, real nutrients, no junk.

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