Episode 231
Eating Nose to Tail
with Dr. Bill Schindler
We are so disconnected from our food. Most of us think soup only comes in cans and meat comes on a Styrofoam tray wrapped in plastic. It’s time […]
Wise Traditions Podcast
Episode 230
Lessons from Ballymaloe Cookery
with Darina Allen
Ballymaloe Cookery School is the world-renown, multi-award-winning cooking school situated in lovely East Cork, Ireland. It is known for its unique approach, helping students reconnect with their food […]
Episode 229
Lab to Table
with Cyndi O'Meara
Ingredients like “natural flavorings & colorings” and “rosemary extract” sound benign…until you dig deeper and find out how these terms misrepresent the ingredients that are actually in our […]
Episode 228
Just Eat Real Food
with Sally Fallon Morell
This is such an odd thing—that is, the fact that there is a need to point out the benefits of real food. But our world has changed so […]
Episode 227
The Problem of Cancer (Part 2)
with Dr. Tom Cowan
How effective is the Gerson therapy in combatting cancer? What about the ketogenic diet? And mistletoe therapy? In part 2 of the series on cancer, holistic physician and […]
Episode 226
The Problem of Cancer (Part 1)
with Dr. Tom Cowan
In the 1970s, President Nixon declared a war on cancer. Fifty years and trillions of dollars later, we are no closer to winning it. We haven’t completely understood […]
Episode 225
Wise Principles for Every Diet
with Sally Fallon Morell
Keto. Paleo. Carnivore. Vegetarian. Whole 30. Pescatarian. And on and on. There seems to be an infinite number of diets on this planet. Some are particular to a […]
Episode 224
Screen Addiction
with Katie Singer
We tell ourselves we’re only going to get on our phones for a second and 30 minutes later we’re still on them. We give our children an iPad […]
Episode 223
Why Intermittent Fasting? with Marisa Moon
with Marisa Moon
Why is intermittent fasting trending right now? Should we embrace it? Is it in keeping with ancestral eating patterns? What are its benefits? And how do we get […]
Episode 222
A Life Less Stressed
with Dr. Ron Ehrlich
How can we live a “life less stressed?” With all that’s going on in our world — global crises to family fights, agricultural turmoil to 5G in our […]
Episode 221
Best of 2019
with Ben Greenfield, Dr. Elizabeth Plourde, Hilda Labrada Gore
Today we feature excerpts from our most popular episodes of 2019! Coach & fitness expert Ben Greenfield is known as a “biohacker” who uses technology and science for […]
Episode 220
Save Your Local Farm
with Sally Fallon Morell
If we want nourishing food, we need to put our money where our mouth is. Sally Fallon Morell, the head of the Weston A. Price Foundation, makes a […]
Episode 219
We Were Meant to Eat Fat
with Dr. Stephen Hussey
So, what’s the deal with fat? If it’s really so good for us, why is there still so much conventional dietary dogma warning us of its perils, and […]
Episode 218
Say Cheese!
with Sally Fallon Morell
Imagine being stuck on a desert island with only one food for survival. What would you choose? Our guest today, cheesemaker and founder of the Weston A. Price […]
Episode 217
Our Children Can Heal
with Beth Lambert
Our children are sicker than those of prior generations. One in two has a chronic illness. What can we do to turn the tide? Beth Lambert has concrete […]
Episode 216
How to Nourish Deeply
with Holly Davis
Our most nourishing meals are not simply those that fill our bellies. Today, chef, teacher, and author Holly Davis helps us explore the many facets to deep nourishment: […]
Episode 215
Kefir: A Unique Probiotic Drink
with Victor Cozzetto
Have you heard of kefir? It’s an amazing probiotic drink that offers vitamins, minerals, metabolites, enzymes, amino acids, peptides and more to help sustain and regain health. Victor […]
Episode 214
214: Why Can’t I Sleep?
with Dylan Petkus
Twenty-seven percent of Americans have sleep issues. What keeps us tossing and turning or waking up and having trouble falling back asleep? Today, Dylan Petkus of Optimal Circadian […]
Episode 213
Yes to Meat
with Sally Fallon Morell
The Impossible Burger. The Beyond Burger. Lab meat. All of these are touted as healthy alternatives to the real deal: a beef burger. Today, Sally Fallon Morell, the […]
Episode 212
A Place for Wonder
with Alyson Earl
How can we hold onto joy in a world that is so challenging? How can we keep the openness and curiosity of a child? Alyson Earl believes that […]
Episode 211
Bonus: Wise Traditions 2019 Conference Lineup
with Sally Fallon Morell
It’s the 20th anniversary of the Wise Traditions conference this November! Whether you can attend or not, this bonus episode will give you an idea of what’s going […]
Episode 210
Wheat You Can Eat
with Bob Quinn
Are you gluten intolerant? Sensitive to wheat? Have you eliminated grains from your diet altogether? Bob Quinn, a leader in organic and sustainable agriculture, and the author of […]
Episode 209
The Wine You Should Drink
with Todd White
For the health conscious, choosing a wine can be problematic. Are there “clean” wines for those who like to eat “clean?” What difference does alcohol content make? How […]
Episode 208
Stressed Out
with Timothy Weeks
If you’ve ever reached for a cup of coffee or sugary snack to get through the day, this episode is for you. Many of us turn to caffeine or […]
Episode 207
EMFs and Cancer (Part 2)
with Brandon LaGreca
What evidence is there that EMFs (electromagnetic frequencies) are harmful? And how should we respond to 5G technology being rolled out into most major cities? Brandon LaGreca, author […]
Episode 206
EMFs and Cancer
with Brandon LaGreca
How problematic really is the radiation emitted by our cell phones, cell phone towers, & wifi networks? Brandon LaGreca, author of “Cancer and EMF Radiation,” helps us understand […]
Episode 205
The Oldest Foods on Earth
with John Newton
The Aboriginal culture is one of the earth’s oldest. What did these indigenous people eat to survive over 60,000 years in the harsh climate of Australia? Australian author […]
Episode 204
What is Farming Really Like?
with Paul Grieve
Have you ever wondered what life is really like on a farm? What does it take to run a farm? The romantic allure of fresh air, a slower pace, […]
Episode 203
Balanced Weight and Mind
with Sally Fallon Morell
Weight loss is often on the mind, even for those who “eat right.” Today, Sally Fallon Morell, author, real food advocate, and the president of the Weston A. […]
Episode 202
What You Don’t Know About Ferments
with Monica Ford & Elaina Luther
Fermented foods are SO popular right now: from kimchi to kombucha to kraut to kefir. But do they live up to the hype? Why are they thought to […]
Episode 201
Anxiety, Allergies, & Food Sensitivities
with Jo Whitton
Growing up, Jo Whitton suffered with poor health. She had food intolerances, histamine reactions, frequent colds, and more. As she grew older, her problems increased, and she noticed […]
Episode 200
Top 5 Health Hacks
with Hilda Labrada Gore
Hilda Labrada Gore, known as Holistic Hilda, is normally the host and producer of this show. Today, in honor of hitting the two million download mark, we turn […]
Episode 199
Harmonious Living
with Dr. Geraldine McGuire
Sadly, modern living is often grossly out of balance with nature, resulting in poor health, poor soil health, biodiversity loss, and trauma to indigenous communities.We are decidedly not living harmoniously with […]
Episode 198
The Buzz on Bees & Honey
with Leo Sharashkin
Beekeeper and teacher Leo Sharashkin sheds light on all things “bee” in this conversation. Leo holds a degree in Forestry from the University of Missouri and teaches natural beekeeping […]
Episode 197
School lunch makeover
with Hilary Boynton
It’s time to disrupt the trend of chronic illness in the next generation of kids. Hilary Boynton has a bright idea for achieving this goal. Hilary is the […]
Episode 196
Hold Hands With the Earth
with John Arbuckle
John Arbuckle of Singing Prairie Farms is a 9th generation livestock farmer. Today, he helps us take a deep dive into the heart of regenerative farming practices. He […]
Episode 195
Feet First
with Steven Sashen
Plantar fasciitis, back, knee, and leg pain all seem to be nothing out of the ordinary these days. And yet, up until roughly 50 years ago, we walked […]
Episode 194
Thyroid help
with Ronda L. Nelson, PhD, MH
Known as a “master gland,” the thyroid works with other endocrine system glands and hormones to govern our body’s growth, metabolism, and reproduction. Thyroid diseases like hashimoto’s or […]
Episode 193
RFK Jr. speaks out
with Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is a well-known environmental attorney and human rights activist. On a mission to stem the tide of threats to the health of our planet […]
Episode 192
Cancer: what next?
with Dr. Nasha Winters
Receiving a cancer diagnosis can feel like a personal crisis and a medical emergency. Treatment is necessary, but a knee-jerk reaction can lead to poor outcomes. Today, Dr. […]
Episode 191
Cancer: How Did We Get Here?
with Dr. Nasha Winters
Cancer is increasingly identified in young people under the age of 35. One in 2 men in the U.S. will be diagnosed with cancer. One in 2.4 women […]
Episode 190
Bucking the system
with Sally Fallon Morell
Cannabis is a cure-all. We need fluoride in the water to prevent tooth decay. Aluminum in vaccines does not damage our health. Today, Sally Fallon Morell, the head […]
Episode 189
Secrets of the Biggest Little Farm
with John Chester
John Chester, of Apricot Lane Farms, explains on today’s show how a small farm can make a BIG difference. And he challenges those of us who are not […]
Episode 188
Primal Posture
with Esther Gokhale
From the time we are born, we are conditioned to sit, sleep, walk and stand in a certain way. We are directed to “sit up straight” and to […]
Episode 187
Home Birth: a Safe & Beautiful Option
with Katelyn Fusco
Is a homebirth a viable option for mothers-to-be? Is it safe? What happens if complications arise? Katelyn Fusco answers these questions and more on today’s show. Katelyn is […]
Episode 186
The Problem With Fluoride
with Dr. Griffin Cole
For decades we’ve been told that fluoridation of water helps prevent cavities, but science doesn’t support that claim. As a matter of fact, fluoride is a waste product […]
Episode 185
Mimicking Ancestral Living
with Ben Greenfield
Sometimes we over-complicate healthy living. Today, author, coach, and nutrition & fitness expert Ben Greenfield, brings insights on how to improve our health based on ancient wisdom. While […]
Episode 184
What is homeopathy?
with Ananda More
Ananda More was skeptical about homeopathy until she fell ill during a trip to India. She took the two little “sugar pills” figuring she had nothing to lose. […]
Episode 183
Is Sunscreen Okay to Use?
with Dr. Elizabeth Plourde
For decades, we’ve been told to protect ourselves with sunscreen from the sun’s harmful rays or risk getting skin cancer. However, melanoma has increased, in tandem with the […]
Episode 182
Sports Survival Guide
with Dr. Tommy John
Why are sports injuries so common? How can we not only avoid injury, but maximize performance? Dr. Tommy John owns and runs the Dr. Tommy John Performance and Healing […]
Episode 181
Food Lies Exposed
with Brian Sanders
Chances are, your great-great-grandmother didn’t obsess over what she ate. She didn’t count calories, measure out carbs, or worry about the fat content of what was on her […]
Episode 180
Joel Salatin Tells All
with Joel Salatin
In this episode, come along with us to Joel’s beautiful Polyface farm in Virginia and hear him talk in his natural environment about his life’s journey, the ups […]
Episode 179
The Oiling of America
with Sally Fallon Morell
Unfortunately, traditional fats have been replaced in many kitchens by “heart healthy” processed oils and spreads. Today, Sally Fallon Morell, the President of the Weston A. Price Foundation, […]
Episode 178
Improve Eyesight Naturally
with Carlos Moreno
Carlos Moreno wore glasses and contacts for over 22 years. Today, he is free of both. Carlos corrected his own imperfect vision which included nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (presbyopia/hypermetropia), […]
Episode 177
Eating Light
with Dewey Layman
Human beings have been called “light-eaters.” Basically, food is light “slowed down,” so that we can ingest it and get energy from it. In today’s episode, Dewey Layman […]
Episode 176
Junk Light
with Dewey Layman
Depression. Weight gain. Eye problems. Auto-immune conditions. The wrong light can lead to health concerns on a number of fronts. Our computers, cell phones, and indoor lifestyle are […]
Episode 175
Slow Diet in a Fast World
with Tara Couture
Tara Couture is a farmer, holistic nutritionist, devoted mother, and wife. She lives with her family on Slow Down Farmstead, a small, organic, grass-based farm in Canada. Today, Tara shares […]
Episode 174
Toxins that Assail Us
with Sally Fallon Morell
What can we do to mitigate the toxins that seem to be just about everywhere? Today, Sally Fallon Morell, the president of the Weston A. Price Foundation, reveals […]
Episode 173
Big Fat Lie
with Jennifer Isenhart
Traditional fat is our friend, not our foe. Although this may seem like a radical statement, it is true. Today, Jennifer Isenhart, journalist and documentarian, reveals the weak […]
Episode 172
The Soilution
with Josh Tickell
It’s one of the most important parts of the earth’s ecosystem. We get our food from it, walk on it, and even breathe it in, but many of […]
Episode 171
5G Near Me
with Theodora Scarato
There is a push to roll out small cell towers in our neighborhoods and cities. The radiation from these small wireless antennas is not small at all. The […]
Episode 170
Gut Issues
with Michael Merrill
Gut issues are unfortunately far too common in this day and age—people are struggling with everything from constipation, diarrhea, acid reflux, and upset stomach, to more complex conditions […]
Episode 169
Million-year-old Food
with Dr. Bill Schindler
We have lost the ability to think for ourselves when food is concerned. We’re the only animal on the planet that hires nutritionists and dieticians to tell us […]
Episode 168
Best of 2018
with Tim Noakes, Kelly Brogan, Tom Cowan
Discover the benefits of eating a low-carb, high-fat diet for health and weight loss. Learn why we don’t need to wear a mental illness label for life. And […]
Episode 167
Health from the inside out
with Steph Gaudreau
Do you see exercise as punishment for food you ate? Do you diet to make your body conform to someone else’s idea of what it should look like? […]
Episode 166
Say No to the Flu Shot
with Leslie Manookian
Are you still on the fence about the flu shot? Do you find yourself wondering if you should vaccinate your family, just to “play it safe”? Are you […]
Episode 165
Too Many Meds? (fall journal highlights)
with Sally Fallon Morell
We know that pharmaceutical drugs have their place. But are we over-medicating ourselves? On this bonus podcast episode, featuring highlights from our fall Wise Traditions journal, Sally Fallon […]
Episode 164
The “heal your leaky gut” Diet
with Monica Corrado
Many people are struggling with health conditions that stem from a leaky gut. These can include eczema, allergies, autoimmune conditions and more. But what is a leaky gut, […]
Episode 163
Mystery Ailments
with Forrest Maready
It is increasingly common for children to develop strange rashes, eczema, eye and speech problems, and the like that seem to appear out of the blue. Doctors seem […]
Episode 162
A Wise Diet
with Sally Fallon Morell
Dietary trends come and go. How can we possibly know what’s best to eat? Dr. Weston A. Price traveled the world to find what the healthiest people ate. […]
Episode 161
Biohacking Our Health
with Thaddeus Owen
You wouldn’t settle for the second-best partner in your life or for a job that you dislike, so why would you settle when it comes to your health? […]
Episode 160
Centenarian Dietary Secrets
with Gina Baker
What should we eat to live a long, healthy life? Gina Baker, a writer, farmer, and researcher, who has lived in Costa Rica for over 20 years, went […]
Episode 159
Walking on the Wild Side
with Monica Ford
Did you know that we’re more bacterial DNA than human DNA, and that we’re only as happy and healthy as those beneficial little bugs that live inside of […]
Episode 158
Tech Side Effects
with Brian Hoyer
Technology makes our lives easier, there’s no doubt about it. We share information, connect worldwide, and communicate in ways unimaginable just 5-10 years ago. However, our devices have […]
Episode 157
Crowd-sourced Wisdom
with Tom Naughton
Where do you turn when it comes to dietary advice? For too long, most of us have listened to “the anointed”–that is, experts who have promoted erroneous information […]
Episode 156
Diversify your diet
with Chris Masterjohn
We understand the beauty and benefit of diversity. We switch up our exercise routines. We diversify our investment portfolio. But did you know that it’s a good idea […]
Episode 155
The “Isaac Newton of Nutrition”
with Chris Masterjohn
Dr. Weston A. Price, a Cleveland dentist and researcher from the late 1800s, has been called the “Isaac Newton of Nutrition.” His research is just that pivotal to […]
Episode 154
Local Spotlight: One hundred meals in Pasadena
with Karen Voelkening-Behegan
Can you imagine hosting a potluck every month for eight years, without missing a single one? We can’t, either! This is no small feat! But this is exactly […]
Episode 153
Primal Play: The Joy of Movement
with Darryl Edwards
Chained to a desk all day with little or no time to exercise? Is your enthusiasm for exercising waning? London-based movement coach, play advocate and personal trainer Darryl […]
Episode 152
Optimize Your Gut Health
with Dr. Michael Ruscio
There’s much buzz about gut health these days. If you’ve been diagnosed with IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) or other digestive ailments, you understand why. However many of us […]
Episode 151
Is Raw Milk Safe
with Mark McAfee
Why is raw milk illegal in some states? What are the risks associated with drinking it? How could a simple, straightforward product—like milk from a cow—have become so […]
Episode 150
The Power of Community & Consciousness
with Jessica Prentice
How do we relate to the people around us? What is our relationship to nature? How do our choices (food and otherwise) affect the ecosystem we live in […]
Episode 149
149: The Vaccine Trade-Off
with Dr. Tom Cowan
Vaccines are a controversial topic. Some say that they are effective; others disagree vehemently. Dr. Tom Cowan, a holistic physician, author, and speaker, sees both sides and sheds […]
Episode 148
Get Cooking
with Nevra Ledwon
As evening approaches, we ask ourselves “What should we have for dinner?” Exhausted from a full day of work, we try to come up with something semi-decent to […]
Episode 147
Why cook?
with Nevra Ledwon
In this hectic day and age of modern convenience foods, where you can grab food on the go practically anytime, anywhere, why would anyone decide to spend time […]
Episode 146
Keto For Cancer with Miriam Kalamian
with Miriam Kalamian
Most people turn to the ketogenic diet to lose weight or to enhance athletic performance. Today, nutritionist Miriam Kalamian, author of “Keto for Cancer,” explains how this diet […]
Episode 145
Why are GMOs Bad For Us?
with Zen Honeycutt
We’re told that GMOs can help feed the world and that they are perfectly safe to eat. And yet there is growing evidence that GMOs (genetically-modified organisms) are […]
Episode 144
A Chicken Revolution
with Reginaldo Haslett-Marroquin
Many of us are able to buy quality vegetables in enough quantity to satisfy our hunger. It’s so easy we may become convinced that the world doesn’t need […]
Episode 143
Emu oil: the best fat you’ve never heard of
with Dr. Will Schlinsog & Dr. Sylvia Onusic
It has helped bring relief from joint pain, asthma, vision issues, Lyme’s disease, heart conditions, digestive problems, wrinkles, and more. What is it exactly? It’s emu oil, the […]
Episode 142
How to have the healthiest babies (Principle #11)
with Sally Fallon Morell
Is it important to detox before conception? Are prenatal vitamins helpful? What foods should we include in our diet, pre-conception, and when pregnant and nursing? What role does […]
Episode 141
Reconnecting with the wild
with Doniga Markegard
Most of us have removed ourselves from the natural dance and cycles of nature. We see ourselves as separate from all of the other living creatures and this […]
Episode 140
Óptima salud con tradiciones sabias (Spanish bonus episode)
with Guillermo Ruiz
En este primer episodio de Tradiciones Sabias (Wise Traditions) en español nos enfocamos en las raíces de la buena salud. No provienen de la última moda para perder […]
Episode 139
Curbing Cravings (Part 2)
with Julia Ross
Why do we crave certain foods and what we can do to end food cravings for good? In the second of this two-part series, Julia Ross, author of […]
Episode 138
What Drives Our Cravings? (Part 1)
with Julia Ross
Do you often crave a bowl of ice cream late at night? Does stress lead you to ply yourself with cereal and carbs? Julia Ross, author of “The […]
Episode 137
The Sioux Chef & indigenous Food Wisdom
with Sean Sherman
The United States is a country of many cultures and food traditions. However, the traditions of the land’s indigenous ancestors have largely been forgotten. Sean Sherman, an award-winning […]
Episode 136
Joel Salatin: Worldwide to Hyper Local
with Joel Salatin
Joel Salatin is likely one of the most influential farmers on the face of the planet. He runs Polyface Farms in the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia. For decades […]
Episode 135
MERCURY: The Hidden Toxin (spring journal highlights)
with Sally Fallon Morell
Mercury is considered by the World Health Organization as one of the top ten chemicals of major public health concern. Why? Because mercury is a poison, more toxic […]
Episode 134
Anti-aging hacks
with Dr. Alvin Danenberg
What’s the secret to a long, healthy life? Dr. Alvin Danenberg recently participated in the “Human Longevity Project,” a documentary that explores the world’s “blue zones”–areas where folks […]
Episode 133
The Dangers of Glyphosate
with Kiran Krishnan
Many people use Roundup without questioning its safety. It’s advertised on TV, and sold at hardware/garden stores all over the country. The herbicide is viewed as a miracle […]
Episode 132
Foraging: Finding Food in the Wild
with Becca Griffith
Fiddlehead ferns, dandelions, mushrooms–these are just a few of the many foods that can be found in your own backyard (or in your neighborhood, perhaps) that are free […]