Wise Traditions Podcast
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We are often insulated from our environment. In the winter, we warm our homes. In the summer, we cool them. But we may be unintentionally harming our health […]
Episode 281
Health Freedom: We The People
with Joe Ordia, Patty Healy, and Jim Gallagher
What would you do if you were in the military and your commanding officer ordered you to get a series of vaccinations? And what if it was a […]
Episode 280
Rediscover Bone Broth
with Sally Fallon Morell
The earliest recipes we have, from Samaria, are all for broth. Yes, bone broth made with bones, tendons, and cartilage! It may sound foreign to us now, but […]
Episode 279
Health Freedom: Small Steps To Regain Rights
with Devin Vrana
Sometimes we think we have to do one GINORMOUS thing to make a difference in the world. But even a drop in the bucket can help fill a […]
Episode 278
Aboriginal Wisdom And Heritage
with Suzanne Thompson
The aboriginal people of Australia are considered the world’s oldest civilization. There are more than 250 distinct aboriginal groupings, each with its own language, unique customs and traditions. […]
Episode 277
Health Freedom: The Costs Of Autism
with Toby Rogers
Autism rates have skyrocketed over the last few decades. The first autism prevalence study in 1970 showed an autism rate of less than 1 in 10,000 kids. Today […]
Episode 276
Secret Ingredients That Make Us Sick
with Jeffrey Smith
Pesticides are absorbed into the tissues of fruits, vegetables, and legumes, so we cannot simply wash them off and declare them safe to eat. GMOs do not create […]
Episode 275
Health Freedom: The Power Of Choice
with Del Bigtree
There’s a lot that feels out of control at this moment in history. But there are a few things we still have agency over. One is the freedom […]
Episode 274
Is The Coronavirus Contagious?
with Sally Fallon Morell
Read in Dutch We’ve spent most of 2020 under the assumption that there is a contagious disease spreading and that we have to do what we can to […]
Episode 273
Health Freedom: Discerning Truth
with Lori Gregory And Dr. Andy Wakefield
It’s challenging to discern fact from fiction these days—in terms of the virus, vaccines, and just about everything else. What’s really happening? Lori Gregory and Dr. Andy Wakefield […]
Episode 272
The Shocking Truth About Electricity & EMFs
with Arthur Firstenberg
Electricity doesn’t usually make the list of things we’re worried about, especially when it comes to our health. For the last two centuries, we have pretty much accepted […]
Episode 271
Health freedom: the problem of censorship
with Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sounds the alarm bells about the level of censorship in our country. Today he discusses why our Bill of Rights is being trampled on—from […]
Episode 270
Why Being Salty Is A Good Thing
with Sally Fallon Morell
Yes, being salty is a good thing, when we’re talking about including unrefined, natural salt in the diet! All traditional people groups included some salt in the diet. We […]
Episode 269
Health Freedom: What’s At Stake
with Sayer Ji
It’s important to ask questions during our current worldwide health crisis. Months into this worldwide “pandemic,” restrictive measures are still in place, affecting our personal and professional lives. […]
Episode 268
Reset Your Gut
with Dr. Ashley Turner
Digestive issues seem to be the norm these days—from food intolerances to gut dysbiosis to SIBO. All we really want to do is eat real food and absorb […]
Episode 267
Cow as Scapegoat
with Diana Rodgers, RD
Red meat seems to be a singular focus for much that is wrong with the modern world. We’re told that it’s possibly carcinogenic and that cows are “destroying […]
Episode 266
What We Can Do About EMFs
with Daniel DeBaun
Cell phones, laptops, tablets, smart refrigerators, thermostats, and driverless cars. The list of new technology and devices is ever-expanding. But with these technologies come some problems. Studies indicate […]
Episode 265
Optimize Your Ratio of Essential Fatty Acids
with Sally Fallon Morell
Omega-3 or fish oil supplements are popular right now. Folks take these in an effort to achieve the right balance of omega-3 and omega-6 essential fatty acids. It’s […]
Episode 264
Beyond Labels
with Joel Salatin & Dr. Sina McCullough
Food bearing the USDA organic certification label may still originate from a factory farm. Chickens refrigerated for over one year can still be labeled as “fresh.” Can we […]
Episode 263
The Hateful Eight
with Dr. Cate Shanahan
Industrial seed oils are killing us. They act like toxins in the body, accumulate in our body fat, increase feelings of hunger, hamper the body’s ability to utilize […]
Episode 262
Secrets From the French
with Tania Teschke
What can we learn from the French about how to cook, eat, and live? How is it that they eat such rich, creamy foods and yet remain so […]
Episode 261
Food > Supplements
with Sally Fallon Morell
Most supplements are synthetic and just plain don’t work as well for our bodies as the nutrients found in real food. Sally Fallon Morell, President of the Weston […]
Episode 260
Life in Plastic…NOT Fantastic
with Dr. Anthony Jay
Plastics pervade our lives. From water bottles, toys, food containers, cars, to our cars and clothing, plastic seems to be in everything and just about everywhere! We know […]
Episode 259
Nourishing the Postpartum Mom
with Heng Ou
The first forty days after childbirth are unlike any other. It’s a time of amazing intensity and massive adjustment. In many cultures around the world, there are wise […]
Episode 258
Fat Is Where It’s At
with Sally Fallon Morell
Fats keep us satiated. They bolster our immune system and help lower inflammation. They protect the brain and help regulate hormone production and mood. They contain fat-soluble activators […]
Episode 257
Every Bite Counts For Baby
with Joe and Serenity Carr
Babies need protein and healthy fats to grow their brains and bodies. Unfortunately, most baby food on the supermarket shelves is low in these macronutrients, and alarmingly high […]
Episode 256
For the Love of Soil
with Nicole Masters
Healthy soil. It’s not just what we need for potted plants. It’s what we all need to survive. Nicole Masters, agro-ecologist and author of “For the Love of […]
Episode 255
Homemade Baby Formula
with Sally Fallon Morell
Breastmilk from a well-nourished mother is the best option for early nourishment. But when this isn’t possible, a homemade baby formula is the next best alternative. On this […]
Episode 254
Slow Living
with Mary & Emma Kingsley
We often think about eating food produced sustainably but give little thought to the “sustainability” of our own lifestyle. A full calendar does not equal contentment, by any […]
Episode 253
Eating Healthy On A Budget
with Monica Ford
It can feel nearly impossible to feed a family well when both time and finances are limited. We all know it takes an investment of time to cook […]
Episode 252
The Bitter Truth About Sugar
with Dr. Robert Lustig
We all know by now that sugar can lead to weight gain and cavities. But there is a lot about how sugar operates that we may not have […]
Episode 251
Help for the Overwhelmed Family
with Katie Wells
Overwhelmed. This describes so many of us as we juggle the demands of our lives. How can we keep our families on track emotionally, intellectually, and physically? Katie […]
Episode 250
Neutralize Anti-Nutrients
with Sally Fallon Morell
Grains, seeds, nuts, and legumes have anti-nutrients that make them difficult to digest and restrict our absorption of important minerals. Looking to the traditions of the past, we discover […]
Episode 249
A Fat-Fueled Family
with Danny and Maura Vega
Danny and Maura Vega of “The Fat Fueled Family” podcast and website, dish out the realities of feeding their family with a ketogenic, ancestral-style diet. They go into […]
Episode 248
Proactive Amidst This Crisis
with Dr. Zach Bush
Anxiety is running high right now. We feel helpless, and perhaps even powerless, in the face of this “virus.” Dr. Zach Bush, physician, international educator, and thought leader […]
Episode 247
What’s So Good About Fermented Foods?
with Sally Fallon Morell
From kimchi to kraut, kombucha to pickles—go to a farmers market just about anywhere and you will find ferments. Fermented foods are trending, thankfully! People are realizing the […]
Episode 246
Vaccine Facts Few Know About
with Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Most scientific journals suggest that vaccines are safe and effective. Many medical personnel says the same. Why would anyone question the “party line”? Is any information missing from […]
Episode 245
Raw vs. Cooked
with Sally Fallon Morell
Have you ever eaten raw animal products, like egg yolks, meat, dairy products (like milk or cheese), seafood, or fermented foods? Today, Sally Fallon Morell, president of the […]
Episode 244
Evidence Against 5G
with Dafna Tachover
5G has become one of the most polarizing topics of 2020. A massive rollout and a related advertising campaign can make it challenging to distinguish facts from fiction. […]
Episode 243
Maximize Nutrient Density
with Sally Fallon Morell
Our ancestors, worldwide, hold the key to healthy eating. It’s called “nutrient density.” Basically, they knew how to get the most out of each bite because they learned […]
Episode 242
Are Germs The Enemy?
with Dr. Andy Kaufman
Most of our lives we’ve been told to avoid spreading or catching germs, in order to not get sick or make someone else ill. But what if we’ve […]
Episode 241
An Alternative Point of View
with Sally Fallon Morell
Egg yolks are in; breakfast cereals are out. Raw milk is nature’s perfect food. Vaccines include ingredients that pose a risk to our health & information on this […]
Episode 240
Breathwork for stress relief
with Josh Trent
Many of us have been told to “take a deep breath,” when we’re agitated. We know that it’s a tool to help us calm down, but what is […]
Episode 239
239: Is A Coronavirus Vaccine A Good Idea?
with Dr. Andrew Wakefield
We seem to be rushing headlong into not only developing a coronavirus vaccine but mandating it worldwide. Is this a good idea? Dr. Andrew Wakefield, an expert in […]
Episode 238
Behind the Coronavirus
with Leslie Manookian
There is more at stake in our current health crisis than meets the eye. It’s important to look at the nature of the virus, and also our approach […]
Episode 237
Hysteria: More Contagious Than the Flu
with Dr. Tedd Koren
Most of the world is on lock-down. Social distancing and quarantine are our new way of life. Fear, anxiety, and, yes, hysteria are affecting the mood and social […]
Episode 236
Were Our Ancestors Vegetarian?
with Sally Fallon Morell
Veganism and vegetarianism have become the hip and “clean” way to eat, for many—particularly for young people. But what is this diet doing to our health? Throughout history, […]
Episode 235
Understanding Our Current Health Crisis
with Dr. Tom Cowan
What is going on? Is the coronavirus an infectious disease as we’ve been told? Is there a different way to understand viruses and our current health crisis? Dr. […]
Episode 234
Common Sense in the Face of COVID-19
with Joel Salatin
Wash your hands. Do social distancing. Are these the only two things we can do to protect our health during this pandemic? Joel Salatin, co-owner of Polyface Farms, […]
Episode 233
Vitamin A-mazing
with Pam Schoenfeld
Looking for ways to support the immune system? Let’s turn to vitamin A. It truly is an A-mazing vitamin that is often overlooked. Registered dietician and nutritionist Pam […]
Episode 232
Protect Yourself from the Coronavirus (or Any Virus)
with Sally Fallon Morell
The Coronavirus, known as COVID-19, was recently labeled a pandemic by the World Health Organization. Thousands have died and there is much concern about the rate of the […]
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 […]
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
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
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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 […]