Wise Traditions Podcast

Episode #100

From Soup to Nuts: Q&A w/ Sally Fallon Morell

with Sally Fallon Morell

What’s the story behind the Weston A. Price Foundation? How did Sally Fallon Morell, the founder and head of the foundation, come across Dr. Price’s discoveries? What motivated […]

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Episode #99

Soul and Soil

with Forrest Pritchard

Farming is a back-breaking, weather-dependent, uncertain profession that often does not turn a profit. No wonder the average farmer in the United States is 58 years old. Not […]

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Episode #98

From “Farmaggedon” to farm

with Kristin Canty

Kristin Canty is the filmmaker behind “Farmageddon: the unseen war on American family farms.” She is proud and pleased at how the documentary has shed light on the […]

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Episode #97

Hello Tallow

with Andrew Gardner

In today’s society, a lot of effort is being invested into skin care and beauty products. There are plenty of modern treatments and products touted as able to […]

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Episode #96

What the health…what the heck!?

with Nina Teicholz

Lately, the documentary “What the Health” has been receiving a lot of attention. It is persuasive and provocative. The movie is causing widespread concern about the dangers of […]

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Episode #95

Bonus episode: vitamins, minerals and more (summer Wise Traditions journal highlights)

with Sally Fallon Morell

Every Wise Traditions journal is full of articles that are relevant, scientific, and significant for our health. In today’s episode, the President of the Weston A. Price […]

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Episode #94

Why is losing weight so difficult?

with Zoe Harcombe

Why is losing weight so difficult? This is the question Zoe Harcombe set out to answer while studying at Cambridge University. We are trained from an early age […]

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Episode #93

Rediscovering ancestral sexual instincts

with Dr. Marianne Brandon

As a society, we have become disconnected from our ancestral food traditions. In a similar way, many of us have also lost touch with our primal instincts when […]

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Episode #92

Healing Lyme

with Robin Shirley

Have you or has someone you know been diagnosed with Lyme Disease? Transmitted by ticks and often contracted due to weakened immunity, this condition seems to be on […]

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Episode #91

Find your health sweet spot

with Dr. Richard Maurer

How can you tell if a dietary recommendation is right for you? Is there a diet that works for everyone? What is the best way to measure what […]

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Episode #90

Strike the right balance of omega-3 & omega-6 fatty acids (Principle #8)

with Sally Fallon Morell

Chances are that you and many people you know take an omega-3 or fish oil supplement. These supplements are among the most popular on the market, yet they […]

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Episode #89

Migraine relief

with Jodi Ledley

Jodi Ledley was fighting a life-long battle with migraines and chronic pain to no avail. These were not simple headaches but rather debilitating incidents of excruciating pain that […]

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Episode #88

Get off the sugar rollercoaster

with Lindsea Willon

Many of us are stuck on a blood sugar rollercoaster and we don’t even know it. We find ourselves reaching for a muffin at 10 a.m. and can’t […]

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Episode #87

Simple and fearless healthy living

with Hilary Boynton

In an age of information overload, it it is easy to become overwhelmed and even paralyzed by the choices we have to make on a daily basis. Today, […]

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Episode #86

The benefits of acupressure for children

with Cheryl Harris

Rather than providing a “one size fits all” approach to wellness, Oriental Medicine recognizes that each of us has a unique constitution.This Eastern practice dates back at least […]

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Episode #85

Let’s heal the planet

with Sarah Savory

Many conservation groups hold a piece of the puzzle when it comes to saving our planet. They focus on saving a particular species or on planting trees. Sarah […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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, […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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, […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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. […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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. […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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. […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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, […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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, […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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) […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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. […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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, […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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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Wise Traditions Podcast

Episode #100

with Sally Fallon Morell

Episode #99

with Forrest Pritchard

Episode #98

with Kristin Canty

Episode #97

with Andrew Gardner

Episode #96

with Nina Teicholz

Episode #95

with Sally Fallon Morell

Episode #94

with Zoe Harcombe

Episode #93

with Dr. Marianne Brandon

Episode #92

with Robin Shirley

Episode #91

with Dr. Richard Maurer

Episode #90

with Sally Fallon Morell

Episode #89

with Jodi Ledley

Episode #88

with Lindsea Willon

Episode #87

with Hilary Boynton

Episode #86

with Cheryl Harris

Episode #85

with Sarah Savory

Episode #84

with Kiran Krishnan

Episode #83

with Terry Wahls

Episode #82

with Pam Hess

Episode #81

with Pam Hess

Episode #80

with Susana Hill and Leslie Schall

Episode #79

with Tom Cowan

Episode #78

with Sally Fallon Morell

Episode #77

with Zen Honeycutt

Episode #76

with Genevieve Howland aka Mama Natural

Episode #75

with Sally Fallon Morell

Episode #74

with Doug Flack

Episode #73

with Hannah Crum

Episode #72

Episode #71

with Tré Cates

Episode #70

with Amy Berger

Episode #69

with Kiran Krishnan

Episode #68

with Pam Schoenfeld

Episode #67

with Dr. Gerald Pollack

Episode #66

with Leah McCullough

Episode #65

with Sally Fallon Morell

Episode #64

with Alan Phillips

Episode #63

with Hilary Boynton

Episode #62

with Daphne Olivier