Episode #84
Ground zero of most health disorders
with Kiran Krishnan
Do you eat all the right foods but still struggle with health concerns? Do you feel like your health recovery is characterized by forward progress, followed by inevitable […]
Wise Traditions Podcast
Episode #83
The power of real food to treat MS
with Terry Wahls
Over 15 years ago, physician Terry Wahls was diagnosed with Multiple sclerosis. Being a doctor, she dove into the scientific literature looking for a cure to this progressive […]
Episode #82
How to fix our broken food system
with Pam Hess
What can we do to help those in food deserts? How can we address food insecurity and inequality? Pam Hess, the Executive director of Arcadia Center for Sustainable […]
Episode #81
Why is our food system so broken?
with Pam Hess
Why is our food system so broken? In this episode, Pamela Hess lays it all out on the table for us. Pam is the Executive Director of Arcadia, […]
Episode #80
Wise Traditions for really busy people
with Susana Hill and Leslie Schall
Do you feel like you’re often on the run? Does the idea of improving your diet (or your family’s diet) overwhelm you? Susana Hill and Leslie Schall can help! They are […]
Episode #79
Vegetables: our vitamin pills
with Tom Cowan
“Eat your veggies!” We’ve heard this over and over and today we learn more about the “why” behind the charge! Author and holistic physician Dr. Tom Cowan refers […]
Episode #78
Bonus episode: nutrition hacks
with Sally Fallon Morell
Is fasting good for you? How should your diet change as you age? What’s the best way to lose unwanted pounds? Why do “diet dictocrats” still insist we […]
Episode #77
Throw Off Your Toxic Burden
with Zen Honeycutt
Toxins in our food and in our environment are wreaking havoc on our health. In today’s episode, Zen Honeycutt, the founder of Moms Across America, describes the most common […]
Episode #76
Childbirth: keeping it natural
with Genevieve Howland aka Mama Natural
Childbirth is unpredictable, wild, and primal. We have “modernized” childbirth, making it clinical, sterilized, and on a timetable. Genevieve Howland, aka Mama Natural, recognizes that pregnancy and birth […]
Episode #75
How much fat should we eat? (Principle #7)
with Sally Fallon Morell
Some of us eat low-fat diets. Others eat high-protein/low-carb. But very few of us eat high-fat diets. All of the healthy people groups that Dr. Weston A. Price […]
Episode #74
The farm as healthcare provider
with Doug Flack
Health care today is often, in reality, “sick care.” We turn to medical professionals for the treatment and management of sickness and disease. Farmer Doug Flack is an activist […]
Episode #73
Drink your bugs
with Hannah Crum
Do you crave sodas? You’re in luck! You can drink “the original sodas” when you add naturally fizzy fermented drinks to your diet! They are more hydrating, and re-mineralizing […]
Episode #72
Fighting for health freedom
One in six children in the U.S. has a developmental disability; one in four is medicated; one in 48 has autism. (This means that approximately every 7 minutes, […]
Episode #71
Holistic choices
with Tré Cates
Many of us want to care for our bodies, our families, our community. Tré Cates of the Savory Institute challenges us to consider how our individual choices impact […]
Episode #70
The antidote to Alzheimer’s
with Amy Berger
Alzheimer’s disease seems to strike indiscriminately and those receiving the diagnosis have little reason for optimism. Conventional medicine offers medication that is designed to slow the pace of […]
Episode #69
Improve Your Microbiome
with Kiran Krishnan
We are not alone! Did you know that we are 10 times more bacteria than we are human? The bacteria that live in (and on us) play a […]
Episode #68
The “Healthy” label
with Pam Schoenfeld
The Food and Drug Administration is considering changing the “use of the term ‘healthy’ in the labeling of human food products.” At a recent public hearing on this […]
Episode #67
Negative charge creates positive energy
with Dr. Gerald Pollack
We have often heard it said that water is critical for our health, but Dr. Gerald Pollack adds a surprising twist to that familiar conversation. Water has long […]
Episode #66
Fibro Hope
with Leah McCullough
Leah McCullough was in pain, discouraged, and exhausted. She had spent the last six years of her illness in bed for 12-16 hours a day. She had tried […]
Episode #65
Why we need animal fats
with Sally Fallon Morell
There’s a lot of confusion around what constitutes a healthy fat. In today’s episode, Sally Fallon Morell, the head of the Weston A. Price Foundation, makes a solid […]
Episode #64
The Vaccine Industry and Your Rights
with Alan Phillips
Vaccines in the United States are required at birth, for daycare, school and college enrollment, for military members, foreign adoptions and more. Why the big push to vaccinate […]
Episode #63
Heal Your Gut
with Hilary Boynton
Processed foods, prescription medicines, sugar, toxins in and around us–these are feeding the bad bacteria in our gut and compromising our gut health, and consequently our overall health. Certified […]
Episode #62
Diabetes & Diet
with Daphne Olivier
Daphne Olivier has a genetic pre-disposition to diabetes. Since she doesn’t have it (yet), she is doing all that is within her power to keep it that way. […]
Episode #61
Glyphosate: the weed-killer that hurts people too
with Stephanie Seneff
Glyphosate is a weed-killer considered “safe” and “non-toxic” by the FDA and EPA but scientist Stephanie Seneff believes otherwise. And she is not alone! An avid researcher and […]
Episode #60
Energy, health, & vitality
with Kenneth Morehead
There is more to food than meets the eye! Food has energy that ascends and descends, and warms and cools our bodies. Conventional western medicine focuses on the […]
Episode #59
What causes heart attacks?
with Dr. Tom Cowan
For decades, heart patients have been treated with stents, bypass procedures, low-fat diets, and drugs to lower their cholesterol. The theory that heart attacks are caused by blockages […]
Episode #58
Should we eat grains? (Principle #6)
with Sally Fallon Morell
Some trendy diets restrict the intake of grains. It’s no wonder why! Many people seem to be gluten-intolerant or have sensitivities to wheat. Others are simply trying to […]
Episode #57
Invisible variables that affect our health
with Ben Greenfield
Forget the resolutions! Fitness guru Ben Greenfield wants you to look beyond food and exercise to improve your wellbeing in this new year! In today’s episode, he discusses […]
Episode #56
Best of 2016: Go With Your Gut
with Dr. Tom Cowan, Charlotte Smith and Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride
Do you feel like a ball of symptoms? Like one thing after another is going wrong with your body? Your body is sending you a message that something […]
Episode #55
The Motherhood Diet
with Sandrine Perez
All of us want to have happy, healthy children. Diet makes a difference in our own health; naturally, it makes a difference for our children’s health, as well. […]
Episode #54
Vaxxed: producer’s commentary
with Del Bigtree
This is an important episode on a very controversial topic. Producer Del Bigtree gives the back story on how he got involved in the making of the movie […]
Episode #53
Make mead like a Viking
with Jereme Zimmerman
What is mead and why should you make it? (And why should you make it like a Viking, of all things?!) Jereme Zimmerman, the author of “Make mead […]
Episode #52
Practical Tips for Parents
with Kelly Moeggenborg
Tired of food battles and complaints at the dinner table? Do you worry that your kids not getting enough of the good stuff? Does your idea of whipping […]
Episode #51
Farming as it should be
with Will Harris
Will Harris. a fourth-generation cattleman, is the owner of White Oak Pastures in Bluffton, GA. Will attended the University of Georgia’s School of Agriculture, where he was trained […]
Episode #50
The myths and truths of GMOs
with Jeffrey Smith
Jeffrey Smith is is the founder and leader of the institute for Responsible Technology. He is also a bestselling author, filmmaker, and expert on genetically-modified organisms. In today’s episode, he […]
Episode #49
Avoiding mold
with Cheryl Ciecko
Many of us see mold as an unsightly annoyance or an occasional irritant to our breathing, but it’s much more than that! Cheryl Ciecko, a licensed architect, explains […]
Episode #48
Detox mercury safely
with Andy Cutler
Mercury is recognized by health organizations across the globe as toxic to humans. However many of us are unaware of our exposure to it and how it is […]
Episode #47
Fuel for the athlete
with Ben Greenfield
Athletes seek to maximize their performance, often at the expense of their long-term health and longevity. Ben, a former bodybuilder, is an ironman triathlete, speaker, and author who […]
Episode #46
Why are our children so sick?
with Beth Lambert
This is the question many of us are asking! There is a grave health crisis that is affecting the next generation. In increasing numbers, children and young people are […]
Episode #45
The Skinny on Fat
with Nina Teicholz
Nina Teicholz spent nearly a decade researching nutrition policy and dietary fat, culminating in the publication of her spellbinding book “The Big Fat Surprise.” In it, she explains […]
Episode #44
Lacto-fermented foods (Principle #5)
with Sally Fallon Morell
Traditional diets are high in enzymes and beneficial bacteria. Lacto-fermented foods are prepared by cultures worldwide to preserve food, boost their vitamin and mineral content, and aid digestion. […]
Episode #43
Beautiful Broth
with Lance Roll
Bone broth is growing in popularity for all of the right reasons. It offers an astounding number of benefits for our health. In today’s episode, chef Lance Roll explains […]
Episode #42
Real food changes lives
with Mandy Blume
Mandy loves sharing the importance of the food we put into our bodies. After fostering many children and adopting, each child became her inspiration to step out and reach more […]
Episode #41
On Fat, Raw Milk and Ghee
with Sandeep Agarwal
Sandeep Agarwal had a young son with chronic health conditions–he caught colds easily, had chest congestion, and developed asthma. As Sandeep began to research ways to help him, […]
Episode #40
Autoimmune Help with LDN
with Linda Elsegood
Linda Elsegood suffered from MS and was wheelchair-bound, when she first heard about LDN, low dose naltrexone. She researched it and began taking it around 2000. Her health […]
Episode #39
Radical Medicine
with Dr. Louisa Williams
Dr. Louisa Williams is a naturopathic doctor who is committed to helping people restore their health by getting to the true root or underlying cause of disease. In today’s […]
Episode #38
All traditional cultures cooked some of their food, and ate some of their animal products raw (Principle #4)
with Sally Fallon Morell
Every traditional culture ate some form of their animal foods raw. Every culture also cooked some of their food. In today’s episode, Sally Fallon Morell explains the benefits of […]
Episode #37
Bonus Episode: Behind the Scenes at WAPF
When the Weston A. Price Foundation (WAPF) says that it’s committed to “food, farming and the healing arts,” they mean it. In today’s episode, you’ll hear directly from […]
Episode #36
Protecting food freedom
with Pete Kennedy
Do you want the option of buying raw milk legally in your state? Would you like to have chickens in your backyard? The Farm to Consumer Legal Defense […]
Episode #35
The Green Vaccine
with Cilla Whatcott
There is lots of controversy and discussion on the topic of vaccination these days—some touting their benefits and others, their risks. Cilla Whatcott stays above the fray. She is […]
Episode #34
Tired of being tired
with Razi Berry
In her twenties, Razi Berry was suffering from fibromyalgia, fatigue, and pain. Her doctors told her that she should go on medication and disability for the rest of […]
Episode #33
Part 2 – Holistic Management: Livestock Only Hope
with Allan Savory
As a young environmentalist, Allan Savory was convinced that animals were overgrazing, and therefore, turning fertile land into deserts. Many scientists held that same opinion (and some still do). Now, […]
Episode #32
Part 1 – Holistic Management
with Allan Savory
Are you concerned about our planet’s degradation? Allan Savory has fresh ideas for how to reverse the situation and restore our deteriorating grasslands. As a young man studying […]
Episode #31
Vegetarianism Reconsidered
with Lierre Keith
Vegetarians and vegans are often motivated to avoid animal products out of concern for animal welfare and the environment. Lierre Keith is no exception. As a teenager, she […]
Episode #30
Nutrient Density (Principle #3)
with Sally Fallon Morell
Do you want to get the most out of your food? There are so many different approaches to eating healthily, how do you know what’s best? Sally Fallon […]
Episode #29
Bonus Episode: A Maasai Story
with Dickson Ole Gisa
Dickson Ole Gisa, a leader in his Maasai village, contacted the Weston A. Price Foundation (WAPF) in 2014, saying, “Please send someone over. We’re all getting sick!” Dickson […]
Episode #28
Fat Does a Body Good
with Chris Masterjohn
Confused by fat? One minute we’re told to stay away from it; the next, we’re told to embrace it. What’s best? Chris Masterjohn demystifies the matter in today’s […]
Episode #27
Take Charge of your Fertility
with Vicki Braun
Braun has over 30 years of experience helping couples understand and enhance their mutual fertility. She has a background in the sciences–a B.S. in biology and chemistry and […]
Episode #26
Myths and truths of sleep and exercise
with Sandra Van Gilder
Physical therapist Sandra Van Gilder dispels myths related to our sleep and exercise habits in this episode. She explains how our hormone function can be disrupted (or improved) […]
Episode #25
Open Wide
with Dr. Felix Liao
Biological dentist Felix Liao is building on the work of Dr. Weston A. Price. He is convinced that oral health is tied to our overall health, and he […]
Episode #24
Nutrition and sleep are key for kids
with Dr. Ann Childers
Dr. Ann Childers had a health crisis that made her examine the role of nutrition in physical and mental health. Soon she began applying her new-found information in […]
Episode #23
Raw Milk Revealed
with Mark McAfee
As President and Founder of the Raw Milk Institute, Mark McAfee has lectured on the subject of raw milk all over the United States. A consummate educator, Mark elucidates its […]
Episode #22
The Wisdom of Our Ancestors
with Chris Kresser
Stress, autoimmune diseases, obesity. These modern epidemics were not a part of the paleolithic landscape, but they certainly plague us now. Chris Kresser, author of The Paleo Cure and […]
Episode #21
All Traditional Cultures Consume Some Sort of Animal Food (Principle #2)
with Sally Fallon Morell
All traditional cultures consume some sort of animal food:fish and shellfish, land and water fowl, land and sea mammals, eggs, milk and milk products reptiles, and insects. Sally Fallon […]
Episode #20
A Life Unburdened
with Richard Morris
For Richard Morris, walking to work was a struggle akin to hiking Mount Everest. Weighing over 400 pounds made most of life difficult and burdensome. His wife and […]
Episode #19
Fight autism and win
with Tressie Taylor
Of the twelve characteristics or markers of autism, Tressie’s young son had 11 of them. Behavioral therapy is recommended as the treatment of choice for autistic children. But […]
Episode #18
The marvelous pigness of pigs
with Joel Salatin
Joel Salatin is the renowned farmer of Polyface Farm in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. Today’s episode centers around the concept behind Joel’s upcoming book “The marvelous pigness […]
Episode #17
Vaccines: what’s all the fuss about? (Part 2)
with Leslie Manookian
Are you willing to take a closer look at the vaccine issue? Where does the truth lie? The media tells us that anyone who questions the efficacy of […]
Episode #16
Vaccines: what’s all the fuss about? (Part 1)
with Leslie Manookian
Don’t vaccines keep us healthy and disease-free? Aren’t they the greatest invention of mankind? Many of us, including Leslie Manookian, once held these beliefs. In this episode, Leslie […]
Episode #15
Straight Talk from a Farmer
with Jesse Straight
Jesse Straight is a local farmer and father of five young children. A few years back, he never would have imagined the life he leads today. As a […]
Episode #14
In the Garden
with Celeste Longacre
Whether you are just beginning to garden or whether you have had a green thumb for a while, you will glean much from today’s episode with Celeste Longacre. Celeste […]
Episode #13
No refined or denatured foods (Principle #1)
with Sally Fallon Morell
The healthiest, most robust, vibrant, fertile peoples around the world have no refined or denatured foods in their diets. Nothing important was taken out, nor were foods unnaturally processed or changed. Dr. […]
Episode #12
“Kombucha Mamma” Kombucha Craze
with Hannah Crum
Kombucha is the fermented tea that is sweeping the nation! This bubbly, effervescent drink is popular because it is chock-full of enzymes, acids, and probiotics…and, quite simply, because […]
Episode #11
A fresh take on real food
with Adrienne Hew
Are you a yo-yo dieter? Uptight or super careful about “clean” eating? Wherever you’re coming from, nutritionist Adrienne Hew has a word for you! Adrienne has a fun, light-hearted […]
Episode #10
Raw Milk: One Story
with Charlotte Smith
Have you heard about raw milk? Some say it’s dangerous but others say it’s an amazing food. Charlotte Smith falls into the latter camp. Listen to her story […]
Episode #9
Start here: an Overview of WAPF’s Principles
with Sally Fallon Morell
Confused about nutrition? This podcast episode is a great place to get a handle on an approach to eating that is sensible and satisfying, with no need for deprivation or fad […]
Episode #8
Food, Glorious Food
with Joel Salatin
Alternative farmer Joel Salatin of Polyface Farms is well-known for his commitment to raising the best food—food that is nutrient-dense, wholesome, organic, and natural; in short, food that […]
Episode #7
Hidden Dangers to Our Health
with Stephanie Seneff, PhD
For years we’ve seen cholesterol and fat as enemies to our health. Research scientist Stephanie Seneff makes it clear that we’ve been looking in the wrong direction. Because […]
Episode #6
Make Yourself Better
with Philip Weeks
Philip Weeks gives practical ideas on how to make yourself better. A naturopath, herbalist, and acupuncturist, he has traveled the world and has been trained in a myriad of healing […]
Episode #5
The Gut: Key to Good Health
with Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride
Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride explains how a variety of physical, psychological, neurological, and autoimmune disorders—from allergies and asthma to digestive problems and mental health issues—can be addressed and resolved […]
Episode #4
Gentle Detox
with Kim Schuette
Lots of groups promote detox plans that involve serious fasting, special products, or costly programs. In contrast, nutritionist Kim Schuette gives us detox home therapies that are simple, effective, […]
Episode #3
Holistic Health for the Two-legged and the Four-legged
with Will Winter
Will Winter is a charming storyteller. A holistic veterinarian, Will demonstrates a keen understanding of both two-legged and four-legged animals. He touches on a number of topics in […]
Episode #2
The Deeper Reasons Behind Why People Get Sick
with Tom Cowan
“My name is Tom. They nicknamed me “Doubting Thomas” when I was young. Don’t believe anybody. Don’t believe me. Don’t believe your doctor.” Dr. Tom Cowan is a […]
Episode #1
Introduction to Wise Traditions
with Sally Fallon Morell
“So the foods that people are avoiding today, that they think they shouldn’teat, are the foods that we really do need to eat!” Sally Fallon Morell, the President of the Weston A. […]
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About the Wise Traditions Podcast
The Wise Traditions podcast series is a fun and easy way to access information related to the Weston A. Price Foundation and its Wise Traditions diet and principles.