Today we are doing things a little differently for the podcast, this episode was recorded live on location in Montana, where Ashleigh was taking part in the Bee the Wellness retreat! The interview consists of our host speaking to Vanessa and Adam, the minds and bodies behind the business and the conversation reflects on the experience thus far and thoughts on the venture going forward.

We talk a bit about the inspiration behind picking this particular location, the planning that goes into the retreats and how Vanessa and Adam try to allow the space for magic to happen during the time! They also unpack some of the surprising responses they get from attendees which have consistently been pretty staggering to the hosts! They also talk about their normal coaching and how this ties into the periods away, how the events tend to bring out the best in people and some of their ideas and hopes for the future of the company. 

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Key Points From This Episode:

• A little bit about the location for the retreat in Montana.
• The surprising feedback our guests often receive from participants.
• Meeting people in real life after getting to know them through a podcast. 
• Attending an event like this and showing up as the best version of yourself.
• Facilitating that magic that happens at these retreats.
• The variety of people and backgrounds that end up attending the events.
• How Adam and Vanessa integrate their regular coaching into the retreat format.
• Thoughts on the Bee the Wellness retreats moving forward and growing.
• Some of the upcoming events that the company is hosting in the next year. 
• And much more!

Tweetables:

“We are kind of a catalyst for bringing people together at a certain time in their life, when they’re looking for support, they’re looking for love, they’re looking for a change.” — @BeeTheWellness [0:13:42.5]

“These things aren’t all about the workouts and they are not all about just some kind of crushing physical endeavor. But we do train.” — @BeeTheWellness [0:30:08.4]

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Xero Shoes — https://xeroshoes.com/

Bee The Wellness — https://www.beethewellness.com/

Bee the Wellness on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/beethewellness/?hl=en

Paleo Magazine Holiday Cookbook — https://www.amazon.com/Paleo-Magazine-Holiday-Cookbook-3/dp/B079FM8L1D

Joe Rogan — podcasts.joerogan.net/

Prepared with Purpose — https://preparedwithpurpose.com/

Steph Gaudreau — https://www.stephgaudreau.com

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For today's episode, we are so happy to welcome back Yemeni Mesa! For those unfamiliar, Yemeni has spent many years and most of his life in the health, fitness and nutrition world and since his career in competitive bodybuilding in the 1990s has started and worked on several notable and influencing paleo food brands. He also has a new company called Heka Good Foods, dedicated to creating delicious keto snacks and bars with all the ingredients you really want! In our conversation today, we are focussing Yemeni's expertise around ingredients, particularly those confusing lists you find on supposedly healthy foods and items at the store. We discuss sugars, fibers, net carbs and more so that you can know what you are really getting in the foods you buy. Yemeni breaks down allulose, stevia, erythritol, Sucralose and more!

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Key Points From This Episode:

• Yemeni's life long dedication to fitness and nutrition that led to working in the space.
• Breaking into the keto market before it was well-known and in fashion.
• Talking about Arnold Schwarzenegger going vegan!
• How Yemeni found the keto diet and has never looked back.
• Targeted ketosis and the different levels of carbs for different bodies.
• When to possibly fuel with carbs in relation to workouts.
• How Yemeni has incorporated fasting in different forms over the years to great effect.
• The empowering feeling of successfully carrying out a fast over an extended period of time.
• The burgeoning markets for keto and paleo snacks and what this means for consumers.
• Some of the sweeteners and fibers to look out in keto products.
• A few of the better variations on keto fibers and sweeteners.
• Blending different forms of sweeteners for a good balance with a product.
• Yemeni's thoughts on allulose and defining exactly what it is.
• Working out the net carbs of any particular product from the label.
• And much more! 

Tweetables:

“I am very lucky that I was able to develop and build a career around my passions.” — @knowbetterfoods [0:11:46.4]

“My approach has evolved quite a bit from how it started back then and will continue to evolve I would imagine.” — @knowbetterfoods [0:22:51.8]

“Being in deep ketosis requires that I limit my protein consumption and by limiting my protein consumption for an extended period of time, I end up losing muscle and strength.” — @knowbetterfoods [0:24:18.2]

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Xero Shoes — https://xeroshoes.com

Yemeni Mesa — https://www.yemenimesa.net

Heka Good Foods — https://hekagoodfoods.com

Yemeni Mesa on IG — https://www.instagram.com/keto_head/?hl=en

MET-Rx — https://www.metrx.com

Quest Nutrition — https://www.questnutrition.com

Know Foods — https://knowfoods.com/

Episode 193 with Yemeni Mesa — https://podcasts.apple.com/gh/podcast/pmr-193-be-keto-have-your-cookies-too-talking-president/id592596408?i=1000397165232

Dr. Scott Connelly — http://www.faktor-fx.com/the-science/dr-connelly

James Cameron — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000116/

Peter Attia — https://peterattiamd.com/

Dom D'Agostino — https://www.ketonutrition.org

Matt Brown — https://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Matt-Brown-14310

Joe Rogan — http://podcasts.joerogan.net/

TJ Dillashaw — https://www.sherdog.com/fighter/TJ-Dillashaw-62507

Episode 221 with TJ Dillashaw — https://podcasts.apple.com/gh/podcast/pmr-221-fueling-for-fight-how-ufc-mixed-martial-artist/id592596408?i=1000415156332

Splenda — https://www.splenda.com

KetoCon — https://www.ketocon.org/ketocon-2020/

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On today’s episode, we are joined by Amy Ma, also known as the Paleo Angel, to talk about her company and what it’s like being an entrepreneur. Amy is the creator of the Paleo Power Ball, a delicious treat, which not only satisfies your sweet tooth but is also a source of nourishing, powerful ingredients. Along with being paleo, Power Balls are also AIP friendly, since Amy suffers from several autoimmune disorders herself. Like many entrepreneurs in the health food space, Amy found herself burnt out with deteriorating health before finding paleo, which turned out to be life-changing for many reasons. She healed many of her conditions and also managed to leave her law career to pursue her business full-time. Through creating Paleo Balls, she has not only been able to provide sweet treats for an underserved market, but she has also had the opportunity to express herself creatively. Still a small, handcrafted brand, Paleo Balls looks set for a very bright future in the sweet treat space.

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Key Points From This Episode:

• Some of Amy’s background and how she found the paleo lifestyle.
• How finding AIP changed Amy’s entire life.
• The food-body connection is not talked about enough, even in medical diagnoses.
• What led Amy to make her own paleo desserts.
• Some of the very important things that have contributed to Amy’s success.
• What Amy did to ensure that her entrepreneurial venture wasn’t stressful.
• How the Paleo Power Balls are able to be AIP as well as paleo-friendly.
• The processing and ingredients ensure the Paleo Ball texture is enjoyable.
• A description of some of the most popular products as well as some special seasonal flavors.
• The potential for future expansion of the Paleo Balls brand.

Tweetables:

“It wasn’t just another paleo bar. Paleo bars are great, but the autoimmune protocol community was lacking in stuff that they could eat and snacks on the go.” — @paleo_angel [0:12:21.1]

“Give it some time, be patient and be diligent. As far as the health journey, especially if you do have health issues, it’s worth it to start feeling better.” — @paleo_angel [0:24:08.1]

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Amy Ma on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/paleo_angel/

Birch Benders — https://birchbenders.com/

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The Paleo Mom — https://www.thepaleomom.com/

Autoimmune Wellness — https://autoimmunewellness.com/

Paleo f(x) — https://www.paleofx.com/

Paleo Angel website — www.paleoangel.com

Paleo Power Balls on Amazon Prime — https://www.amazon.com/stores/page/5CF2AFAC-53C5-4B85-8BF3-81671883F207?store_

Ashleigh Vanhouten — www.ashleighvanhouten.com

Ashleigh Vanhouten on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/themusclemaven/

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In this quick show today we are going over Chris Kresser's recent article for Paleo Magazine about the health benefits of raw, natural honey! Sometimes lumped together with other sugars and sweet substances, Chris, believes that this is an undue reputation and that research shows that honey is a great component of a vital, ancestral diet. The article covers some of this research and compares it with its sweet counterparts before going through the five main benefits that can be accrued through its consumption.

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Key Points From This Episode:

• Looking at some examples of ancestral consumption of honey. 
• Why honey is different from other harmful sweet substances.
• Antioxidant effects of consuming the right kind of honey.
• The reduction of inflammation and the healing and prevention of gastric ulcers.
• Lowered levels of of bad cholesterol in the body .
• Stabilizing blood sugar and maintaining energy levels.
• The antibacterial and antibiotic properties of honey.

Tweetables:

“Looking at the diets of modern hunter, gatherer societies, it doesn’t seem farfetched that our Paleolithic ancestors enjoyed a great deal of the sticky sweet substance.” — @paleomagazine [0:05:20.0]

“Today, we think of most sweeteners and sweet foods as not only unhealthy but downright harmful. This attitude is a dramatic shift from our evolutionary background..” — @paleomagazine [0:06:17.4]

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Paleo Powder Seasoning — https://www.paleopowderseasoning.com

Beekeeper’s Naturals — https://beekeepersnaturals.com

Chris Kresser — https://chriskresser.com

Unconventional Medicine — https://www.amazon.com/Unconventional-Medicine-Revolution-Reinvent-Healthcare/dp/1619617471

The Paleo Cure — https://www.amazon.com/Paleo-Cure-Personal-Prevent-Effortlessly/dp/031632292X

Chris Kresser PMR Episode — http://paleomagazine.libsyn.com/pmr-279-setting-smart-goals-for-health-with-chris-kresser

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On today's show, we are joined by the wonderful, knowledgable and charming Dr. Ron Ehrlich from the Sydney Holistic Dental Center. Dr. Ron is here to share some of his experience and wisdom around better oral care and how it fits into a more holistic and ancestral approach to health. Our guest has recently published a book titled A Life Less Stressed: The Five Pillars of Health and Wellness, as a means to share the lessons he has learned in the many decades of work in holistic dentistry.

In our conversation, we cover some of this experience and background before diving into dentistry as a profession and what a holistic approach to this area of medicine looks like. Dr. Ron talks about general health and the importance of the five pillars; sleep, breath, nourishment, movement and thought. We get into our typical ancestral discussion and look at the mouth, its evolution and centrality to our general wellbeing. Our guest brings up the ties between the microbiome in the mouth and the more commonly referred to one in the gut and stresses their interdependency. We finish off chatting about environmental factors and how they impact us continually before Dr. Ron shares a few thoughts on the simple sensibility of dental and general health. 

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Key Points From This Episode:

• Some of Dr. Ehrlich's background and dental work leading up to writing his book.
• The taxing profession of dentistry and the harmful effects it has on dentists' health! 
• Comparing the patient's experience of holistic dentistry with more traditional routes.
• The progression of access to information over the last 40 years.
• Quality and quantity components to a good night's sleep.
• The strong connections between consistently good sleep and oral health.
• An ancestral look at oral health and the evolution of our mouths.
• The relationship between the microbiomes in our mouth and gut.
• The issue of environmental health and how deeply it affects us.
• Maintaining a simple yet effective attitude and practice around holistic health.
• Practical advice for taking control of your dental health in the future.
• And much more!

Tweetables:

“If you’re going to deal with stress, if you’re going to deal with the problem, it really helps to know what that problem is and I think most people acknowledge that stress is a problem.” — @DrRonEhrlich [0:08:41.5]

“Chronic inflammation is the common denominator running through all diseases. That’s a big statement but I think it’s true.” — @DrRonEhrlich [0:17:55.2]

“We ask about sleep, that’s a really important part of our patient exam and it’s a part of our ongoing exam.” — @DrRonEhrlich [0:20:03.9]

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Jones Dairy Farm — https://www.jonesdairyfarm.com

Dr. Ron Ehrlich — http://drronehrlich.com/

A Life Less Stressed — https://www.amazon.com/Life-Less-Stressed-pillars-wellness-ebook/dp/B077SPSSTG

Dr Ron Ehrlich on Twitter — https://twitter.com/DrRonEhrlich

Sydney Holistic Dental Center — https://www.shdc.com.au

PubMed — https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/

Weston A. Price — https://www.westonaprice.org

World Health Organization — https://www.who.int

Ashleigh VanHouten — http://ashleighvanhouten.com/

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On today’s episode, I get to have an in-depth conversation with the renowned integrative dietitian and high-performance coach, Esther Blum. Esther has helped thousands of women lose fat, eliminate the need for medication, reverse chronic illness and improve their relationship with food and their bodies, empowering them to enjoy sustained health and happiness. She also wrote a book called Cavewomen Don’t Get Fat, which listeners will get to hear more about as we talk through her holistic approach to wellness and her belief in “adding in” rather than a “taking away” when it comes adjusting your lifestyle. Inflammation and detoxing are concepts that are widely talked about but often misunderstood, and Esther sheds some light on these topics, explaining the process of ridding the body of toxins and making sure that your liver is healthy and doing its part.

She shares about the approach she takes with her clients, from systematically guiding them to alter their food and lifestyle choices to help them to discover what it is that they need to do to reach that next level of their health journey. We also chat about socially acceptable behaviors such as daytime drinking and boozy brunches and how to navigate this sensitive topic as a coach. Don’t miss out on this incredible conversation where you will also learn more about stress relief and a miracle supplement called phosphatidylserine!

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Key Points From This Episode:

• Switching from a conventional to a more holistic approach to diet and health.
• The one-sidedness of traditional nutrition programs and joining up with an integrative doctor. 
• Working with clients on a one-on-one basis and starting a group coaching course.
• The biggest barriers to getting healthy and why the book was specifically written for women.
• Esther’s take on the paleo diet and formulating programs around individual needs. 
• Unpacking the terms “detox” and “inflammation”.
• Glyphosate and other toxins and why they affect women more adversely.
• How the mechanism of sweating out toxins works and the role of the liver.
• Avoiding extremes, adding in and other advice for starting off on a healthier lifestyle.
• The baseline for protein intake and the age group of women who need it most.
• The growing epidemic of a boozing culture and the benefits of abstaining.
• Approaching the issue of alcohol in the context of coaching women.
• Always keeping in mind that you are more than what you eat and drink.
• More about Part Two of her book: Finding your carbs tolerance.
• What to do if you are not getting results and the types of testing that should be done.
• Supplements, the benefits of phosphatidylserine and tips for stress relief and better sleep.
• And much more!

Tweetables:

“Some people are going to have 45% of their diet protein. Other people are going to have 10% of their diet protein. I really have to cater to the goals of the individual that I’m working with and their health issues.” — @EstherBlum [0:12:23.1]

“A lot of people don’t realize that part of the reason they’re not sleeping is that they’re waking up in pain or they’re trying to get comfortable, that can actually be a cause of insomnia.” — @EstherBlum [0:16:10.1]

“The beauty is, the body responds really quick to things. It is pretty darn forgiving and you can create massive shifts in a really short period of time.” — @EstherBlum  [0:33:59.1]

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Paleo Radio Magazine — https://paleomagazine.com/pmr/

Esther Blum — https://estherblum.com/

Esther Blum on Twitter — https://twitter.com/estherblum?lang=en

Cavewomen Don’t Get Fat — https://www.amazon.com/Cavewomen-Dont-Get-Fat-Results/dp/1476707693

Joovv — https://joovv.com/paleomag

PMR Episode 271— https://paleomagazine.com/pmr-271

Sarah Fragoso — https://sarahfragoso.com/

Diane Sanfilippo — https://balancedbites.com/

Eat, Drink, and Be Gorgeous — https://www.amazon.com/Eat-Drink-Gorgeous-Nutritionists-Living/dp/0811855406

Sara Valentine — http://saravalentine.net/about/

Standard Process (Min-Tran) — https://www.standardprocess.com/Products/Standard-Process/Min-Tran

InsightTimer — https://insighttimer.com/

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On the show today we are very glad to welcome Simon Cheng the founder of Pique Tea! Simon gives us great insight into the oldest of beverages, its history, health benefits, and pervasive culture and traditions. We start off the episode with Simon's own story and how he came to find the amazing health benefits of tea through his own struggles and reoccurring issues. He tells us of the terrible ordeal he endured after a badly proposed and executed lung operation and how this led to serious changes in practice around his wellbeing. From there we chat about the essential parts of making delicious and healthy tea, from brew times to ingredients and more. Simon then expands on how Pique Tea is simplifying the tea making process and how this could change the American tea market and open it up to a whole new demographic.

We discuss some of the components and compounds that make tea so healthy and Simon makes a very strong argument for the use of tea for calm and clear thinking, gut health and consistent energy throughout the day, things that most of us would love! Pique Tea is offering our listeners a 15% discount off orders of $60 or more when you visit piquetea.life/paleomag, so do not sleep on that great special! 

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Key Points From This Episode:

• Simon's background and the personal health journey that led to founding Pique Tea. 
• The disastrous operation that was carried out on Simon's collapsed lungs. 
• Some of the optimal methods and practices for well-brewed tea.
• The global culture fo tea drinking and why it is largely missing from North America.
• How Pique Tea is making the process of brewing and drinking more healthy and convenient. 
• The great state of calm alertness that the amino acid, L-theanine produces. 
• Where Simon and Pique Tea source their product! 
• A little bit about Pique Tea's matcha products and how they brew them. 
• Drinking appropriate teas according to the time of day to better experiences the effects. 
• And much more!  

Tweetables:

“You can actually get a lot of evaporation without causing a lot of heat. In this process, we’re able to eliminate all of the water.” — @pique [0:20:22.8]

“Everyone can be their own tea master. And I think that that’s the key to really unlocking the very powerful health benefits that tea has become recognized for.” — @pique [0:24:42.6]

“So in each plant raw material, we are really thinking hard about what is the best presentation for this to achieve the benefit as well as the taste parameters of delivering excellent tea product.” — @pique [0:33:15.3]

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Birch Benders — https://birchbenders.com

Pique Tea — http://piquetea.life/paleomag

Simon Cheng — https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonscheng

Pique Tea on Twitter — https://twitter.com/pique

Whole Foods — https://www.wholefoodsmarket.com

Target — https://www.target.com/

Walmart — https://www.walmart.com

Harvard University — https://www.harvard.edu

Stanford University — https://www.stanford.edu/

Global Tea Championships — https://www.teachampionship.com

Dr. Jason Fung — https://www.dietdoctor.com/my-single-best-weight-loss-tip

The Sun Goddess Matcha — https://www.piquetea.com/products/matcha-green-tea

Ben Horowitz — https://www.forbes.com/profile/ben-horowitz/#1b777c22c7f8

Esther Blum — https://estherblum.com

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You can never really have too much inspiration or too many hot tips about setting smart goals. When it comes to goal-setting, you really want to make sure that you set the right goals in the first place. Not just things that others are doing that look trendy, or goals that others are telling you that you should do. That’s where today’s episode comes in! On the show today we are going to read the article, Setting Smart Goals for Health. This one is from the August/September issue of Paleo Magazine by functional medicine practitioner and best-selling author of Unconventional Medicine and The Paleo Cure, Chris Kresser. This episode is short and sweet, and we dive into the tangible ways to set the right goals for yourself and how to achieve them as well.

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Key Points From This Episode:

• The 5 basic healthy habits: not smoking, limiting alcohol, maintaining a healthy BMI, exercising regularly, and getting enough sleep. 
• Benefits of following the five low-risk lifestyle behaviors.
• Why many people still don’t live a healthy lifestyle, despite the benefits.
• Recognizing that not everyone is ready to make a change in their lives.
• The different stages of implementing change.
• How the support of a health coach can empower you to achieve lasting change.
• SMART Methodology of goal-setting: specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, time-bound.

Tweetables:

“Let’s face it, change can be hard. Especially when it comes to transforming unhealthy habits into healthy ones.” — @chriskresser [0:02:38.1]

“Harvard researchers found that men who follow the five low-risk lifestyle behaviors could add an average of 12 years to their lives. For women that number jumped to 14.” — @chriskresser [0:03:16.1]

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Chris Kresser — https://chriskresser.com/

Chris on Twitter — https://twitter.com/chriskresser

Unconventional Medicine — https://www.amazon.com/Unconventional-Medicine-Revolution-Reinvent-Healthcare/dp/1619617471

The Paleo Cure — https://www.amazon.com/Paleo-Cure-Personal-Prevent-Effortlessly/dp/031632292X

Jones Dairy Farm — https://www.jonesdairyfarm.com/paleo

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On today’s podcast, we have an amazing guest with us, one whom I can hardly believe hasn’t been on before! She is Sarah Fragoso: author, coach and the brilliant mind behind the Everyday Paleo book series. Sarah has been an influential person in the paleo and health and wellness scene for a long time and she’s just co-authored a new book, Hangry, that outlines five practices to balance your hormones and improve the overall quality of your life, including aspects such as self-care, mindfulness, and self-talk.

On this episode she shares her experiences growing up with a mom who struggled with health issues, the problems she herself experienced later in life and what she did when her strict exercise and diet routine stopped working and nearly pushed her to a breaking point. She discusses the process of learning that health is fluid and that, as our bodies and circumstances change, our dietary and exercise needs also change and why it is so vital to maintaining a position of openness and acceptance on this journey. Be sure to join in for this special episode!

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Key Points From This Episode:

• Growing up as an active, athletic child and “stumbling” into the health and fitness industry.
• Having a better understanding of the health issues her mom used to suffer from.
• How a chance meeting with Robb Wolf got her to start exercising and eating better.
• When her diet and exercise routine stopped working and pushed her to a breaking point.
• Moving away from dogma and realizing that health is fluid.
• Learning to listen to your body instead of blaming yourself and over-restricting your routine. 
• The importance of processing negative emotions rather than suppressing them.
• The courage required to face unpleasant feelings in a world that keeps distracting us.
• More about the five habits outlined in Hangry and the challenging process of writing.
• The hormonal hierarchy and the monumental challenge of stress management.
• Learning acceptance and working through uncomfortable phases.
• Tips for self-care practices: incorporating daily mantras and breathing exercises.
• Remaining in an attitude of openness toward the outcomes of events in our lives.
• Animal fats, a low inflammatory diet and the impact that it has on our hormones.
• Testing for food sensitivities and paying attention to stress and sleep deprivation.
• Having a balanced approach and striving for consistency rather than perfection. 
• And much more!

Tweetables:

“I felt so much better like within weeks, I was a new person and it was one of those things like so many people’s stories that you hear on the Internet now where when you start to actually feel better, you want to share your journey.” — @TheSarahFragoso [0:09:25.1]

“I really think it’s why so many diets fail is because they’re done in this punishing, self-deprecating sort of way versus what can I do that’s so super nourishing for me?” — @TheSarahFragoso [0:15:33.1]

“So the whole concept of the book when it comes to the nutrition suggestions is to definitely start with more of a low inflammatory diet, right? Because inflammation is the great hormone mess maker.” — @TheSarahFragoso [0:40:02.1]

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Sarah Fragoso — https://sarahfragoso.com/

Sarah Fragoso on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/sarah_fragoso/

Dr. Brooke on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/betterbydrbrooke/

Joovv — https://joovv.com/paleomag

PMR Episode 271 — https://paleomagazine.com/pmr-271-what-is-light-therapy-and-how-does-it-work-a-conversation-with-joovv-founder-scott-nelson/

Ben Greenfield — https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/

Dr. Sarah Ballantyne — https://www.thepaleomom.com/about/about-sarah/

Hangry on Amazon — https://www.amazon.com/Hangry-Hormones-Including-Customizable-Mediterranean/dp/1250189845

Little House on the Prairie — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0071007/

The Paleo Solution on Amazon — https://www.amazon.com/Paleo-Solution-Original-Human-Diet/dp/0982565844

Robb Wolf — https://robbwolf.com/

Nicki Violetti on Twitter — https://twitter.com/nickivioletti?lang=en

Tara Brach — https://www.tarabrach.com/

Byron Katie — https://thework.com/

Sarah and Dr. Brooke — https://sarahanddrbrooke.com/

Mark Sisson — https://www.marksdailyapple.com/

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In this short and sweet episode, we are exploring the idea of selecting the best olive oil, the episode is based on an article from Paleo Magazine and appeared recently in the print edition. We look at the health benefits, both common and lesser-known and give a few comparisons between different types of oils and fats. The studies show how much more healthy extra virgin olive oil is than other cooking or edible oils and we explain exactly why. The article covers cooking, the effects of heat, storage and ways to spot the good stuff when you are purchasing!

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Key Points From This Episode:

• The well-documented health benefits of good quality olive oil.
• Health differences between extra virgin, refined, butter and low fat.
• Cooking with olive oil and the effect of heat on the oil's composition.
• How to go about choosing the best olive oil when shopping.
• Best practices with your olive oil for storing and usage.
• And much more!   

Tweetables:

“Across the board, the research shows that even with a fair amount of heat exposure, extra virgin olive out resists oxidation better than many other cooking oils.” — @paleomagazine [0:07:08.3]

“Choose oil no older than 12 to 18 months. Always choose oils in dark glass bottles never plastic or clear ones.” — @paleomagazine [0:07:54.9]

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Today on Paleo Magazine Radio we are very happy to welcome Dr. Paul Saladino! Dr. Saladino is a confirmed and staunch carnivore subscriber and advocate, believing after much experimentation and self-discovery that a meat-based diet is the most healthy way for humans to eat. Paul has his own show called the Functional Health Podcast and is currently writing a book called The Carnivore Code about his ideas on nutrition. We start off our discussion with his earlier years, traveling, searching and finding ways to live that were more healthy and fulfilling. We discuss this year's KetoCon, where we recorded this episode and some of the things that Dr. Saladino found a bit troubling about it before we get into the carnivore diet and its relationship to the keto and Paleo diets. Paul unpacks his experiences hunting and how transformative it was for him to kill a deer before talking about functional medicine and the problems with treating symptoms instead of causes. We also get into the nutrition of meat diets, the nose to tail way of eating and more!

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Key Points From This Episode:

• Dr. Saladino's thoughts on, and experience at, KetoCon this year. 
• The evolution of diets, from Paleo to keto to carnivore. 
• Dr. Saladino's journey to functional medicine and the role played by adventures in nature. 
• Hunting a deer and reconnecting with ancestral roots of killing animals. 
• Spending three months hiking the Pacific Crest trail, fresh out of college. 
• The different dietary phases that Dr. Saladino has gone through in his life up to now. 
• Changing the medical model to treatment of root causes instead of symptoms. 
• Different exercise methods and interests as a way to keep moving and learning. 
• Consuming the whole animal, just like our stone-age ancestors did!
• Fueling the vehicle after it's built and fat as the optimum form of gas. 
• Structure, tracking, and maintaining the right ratios on a carnivore diet.  
• Animal fats, organs, and the nose to tail approach to consumption of animals.
• How Paul is currently splitting his time between his many commitments. 
• And much more!

Tweetables

“I think a lot of the keto world is going to 1,700 varieties of keto cookies and that bugs me.” — @MdSaladino [0:05:48.3]

“I was curious about how to get food out there. How the heck am I supposed to get food in the woods all the time or if I’m climbing mountains.” — @MdSaladino [0:12:18.4]

“There’s a lot of propaganda out there in my opinion, there’s a lot of people selling ideas that sound good on the surface and they can come twist the data.” — @MdSaladino [0:26:01.8]

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In this show we're joined by Ian Berger, the president and cofounder of Altrufuel! He is here to tell us all about his life in health and exercise, how he started a CrossFit gym in New York at the age of 18, and where he sees the future of competitive fitness going. Ian opens up about the strong women in his life, and we talk a lot about CrossFit, the role it has played in his life, and how it aligned with his values and goals. The conversation then turns to the CrossFit Games, Ian's experiences taking part and what competitive fitness means to him. Lastly we hear about his company, Altrufuel and their CBD based products , as well as supplements, regulations and more! 

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Key Points From This Episode:

• Some of Ian's background leading up to opening a CrossFit gym.
• Quitting soccer, studying and running a gym at the same time! 
• The strong women in Ian's life and the culture CrossFit has espoused. 
• The role tech has had in changing sport as we have seen with CrossFit.
• How Ian and his dad sold the gym in 2016 and his life since then. 
• Ian's experience competing in the CrossFit games on a team and individually. 
• Mentorship and the importance of having leaders in your life. 
• Legacy, contribution and being of service in others health journeys. 
• Ian's company Altrufuel and how they are packaging CBD oil in their products.
• How to differentiate good and bad quality plant medicines and products.
• Regulation and rules for health products and what could be done to improve the market. 
• The difficulty of sleeping and eating well when traveling and how to combat this.  
• Other supplements that Ian has had success with besides CBD.
• Our psychology and relationship with food and its effects.
• And much more!

Tweetables

“I learned a lot about just the politics of being a student and entering the workforce, which I didn’t really have that much exposure to.” — Ian Berger [0:19:39.3]

“It’s always going to be a path of your testing every step of the way.” — Ian Berger [1:13:16.8]

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This episode is dedicated to Mark Sisson's recent article in the June/July 2019 issue of Paleo Magazine titled "11 Lessons I’ve Learned About Aging Well." We're going to take a deeper look through the article and all the great wisdom that Mark shares across these 11 steps, including sleep, relationships, diet and more. Whether you get this info here on the podcast or just go straight to the source and read it in the magazine, make sure you hear what one of the greats has to say about something we all, hopefully, have to do: get older. Mark's practical attitude and learned experience goes a long way to filling in some of the gaps and myths that are expounded in today's health world. He offers a holistic and achievable framework to ensure getting older does not mean getting worse.

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Key Points From This Episode:

• How well are we living as we live longer and longer?  
• Obtaining and maintaining lean mass through the years. 
• The importance and two main benefits of aerobic health. 
• Avoiding injury through care and necessary precautions. 
• Get as much protein as you can and eat as many animals as possible! 
• Fostering meaningful relationships and reaping the benefits of connection. 
• Purpose and finding meaning in your every day affairs. 
• Building and raising a family as a satisfying and rewarding endeavor.
• The appearance of aging and its relation to actual health. 
• The magic powers of broccoli and Indian food! 
• Continuous challenges and revitalizing yourself through them.  
• Sleep comes first; without it everything else falls apart.
• And much more!

Tweetables

“The single best decision I ever made for my long term health in fitness was to move away from the chronic cardio towards more strength training.” — @Mark_Sisson [0:04:04.3]

“The older you are, the more protein you need. The older you are, the worst you are at processing, metabolizing and utilizing protein.” — @Mark_Sisson [0:07:22.8]

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This quick episode is focused on the Keto 101 feature we recently ran for an issue of Paleo Magazine, and it's aimed at giving you the basic, foundational information on the ketogenic diet that you might be missing in Instagram posts and casual conversations. We break down the key concepts and the terms that you need to understand; we look at the history of the keto diet and place it in the broader discussion on fasting; we give you a brief overview of the foods that fit in with the plan and talk about what happens in the body when it enters into ketosis. The article also considers why it may be worth making the switch and when to avoid the diet altogether before giving an outline of a Paleo-friendly keto diet.

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Key Points From This Episode:

• Buzzwords, fads, and understanding the key terms of keto. 
• A little bit of what you can find in Paleo Magazine's keto special issue! 
• The history of keto and its ties with fasting practices. 
• Which foods make up the ketogenic diet and which do not. 
• How ketosis happens in the body when switching to a fat based diet. 
• Why is it worth making the shift to keto? 
• Times when the ketogenic diet should be avoided. 
• Exploring the idea and foods of a paleo-friendly keto diet. 
• And much more!

Tweetables

“The technical ketogenic diet is composed of a 4 to 1 ratio by weight of fat to protein plus carbohydrates.” — @paleomagazine [0:06:15.4]

“What is the ketogenic diet? It's a food regimen that shifts the body from burning carbohydrate based fuel to burning fat based fuel, and it comes with a surprising number of health benefits.” — @paleomagazine [0:08:09.8]

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In this episode we welcome Doug Smith, one of the co-founders of Paleo Pro. Doug is here to share his story and tell us all about his journey in health, entrepreneurship and how an accident in Kurdistan kickstarted the founding of this company and his most recent drive for physical and dietary consciousness. We hear about his earlier company, True Nutrition, how this paved the way for the supplement-based Paleo Pro and some of the founding principles of the company. Doug gives us a great look into his philosophy on supplements, health and diet in general, preferring a good healthy diet over massive amounts of supplements and making the argument for how supplements can help immensely in certain circumstances. We also discuss the usage of the term Paleo and how certain communities and terms can alienate customers through heavy usage of technical or specific jargon. Doug believes in a personalized and conscious approach to diet, something that he thinks is overlooked all too often. We get into the nitty gritty of Paleo Pro, some of the staple and bestselling products and also some new things to get excited about.

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Key Points From This Episode:

• Doug's injury that led to reevaluating his diet and health practices.
• The events that led to the founding of Paleo Pro. 
• Using science to understand and obtain better health in our unnatural lives. 
• More about Doug's trip to Kurdistan, the car accident and the healing process.
• The smooth path to the creation of Paleo Pro after founding True Nutrition. 
• Why Doug is not crazy about the term 'Paleo'. 
• Paleo Pro's most popular and bestselling products. 
• What differentiates Paleo Pro's products from the rest of the market. 
• Some of the new products that are launching soon; coffee and bars. 
• Protein powders and which one to choose when making your selection.
• Using collagen for the correct thing and steering clear of using it as protein. 
• Some things on the horizon for Doug and Paleo Pro!
• And much more!

Tweetables

“We all have real lives and sometimes they’re very busy lives and what we feel is we created a product line that fits that norm.” — @Paleo_Pro [0:09:00.3]

“We always say it’s best to eat happy plants and happy animals and that’s your foundation. Everything else is kind of secondary.” — @Paleo_Pro [0:11:28.8]

“My whole take is I’d rather pay a little bit more today than to pay millions of dollars when I am sick and later in life.” — @Paleo_Pro [0:38:04.1]

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So you’ve heard about light therapy and now you’re wondering whether it’s just a passing fad in the world of health. Today on the podcast we speak to Scott Nelson, founder of Joovv, a company that offers red light and infrared LED light therapy through their diverse range of devices. From full body applications to portable, easy to use handheld devices, Scott shares how light therapy works at cellular level to produce an array of health benefits including improved sleep, muscle recovery, pain relief and skin regeneration, to name just a few. But before you think it’s all bogus – there is conclusive scientific research to back up these claims, and studies have shown how light therapy is successful even in the treatment of depression and jet lag. If you’ve considered going for light therapy or getting one of these devices, you'll definitely want to listen to this episode to help you make a well-informed decision.

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Key Points From This Episode:

• An overview of Scott’s background working for traditional medtech companies. 
• Starting off with light therapy, being skeptical and when Joovv launched.
• Where the name Joovv comes from and the rapid growth they’ve experienced. 
• The great volume of published literature about the benefits of light therapy.  
• Recognizing the lack of educational awareness and the availability of products in the market. 
• Offering devices of various sizes for the entire body and for targeted areas.  
• Benefits of smaller handheld devices for travelers.   
• How red light therapy works and the difference between near, mid and far infrared wavelengths. 
• Differentiating between all red and near infrared devices. 
• Dosage guidelines, checking the energy output and ensuring that it’s third party tested. 
• When you can expect to see positive results and the many factors that play a role. 
• The two ways in which light therapy contributes to improved sleep. 
• The widespread misconceptions about LEDs (SPOILER ALERT: It’s totally safe!). 
• Who their predominant client base is and requirements for using these devices at home. 
• And much more!

Tweetables

“Most people, when they hear about red light therapy, just like I did when I first learned about it, they’re very cynical. There’s no way that bright red lights can lead to all of these different health benefits.” — @joovvsocial [0:05:31.1]

“A lot of the elite athletes that use our devices, that is one of the areas that they notice a difference in right away is sleep.” — @joovvsocial [0:34:01.1]

“LED that is used to illuminate a room is vastly different from a medical grade LED that is used for the purpose of light therapy.” — @joovvsocial [0:39:11.1]

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In this episode we welcome back Dr. Michael Ruscio to continue our foray into the all important topic of gut health! We discuss misdiagnosis of thyroid issues and how this seems to be happening more and more as the thyroid rises in popular consciousness. We get into how to be cautious of misdiagnosis and what happens when someone is diagnosed too hastily. Dr. Ruscio comments on the danger of high histamine foods, many of which are often considered to be very healthy and why certain people are at risk while others are not. He also chats about the range of diets out there, from FODMAP to specific carbohydrate and general paleo, offering some ideas of how they can be used effectively and safely. We discuss fasting, lifestyle, dietary obsession and taking the pressure off of yourself for your greater health. Don't forget to check out our great new sponsor, Pique Tea and use the code PALEO at checkout for a 15% discount!

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Key Points From This Episode:

• A quick round up of what Dr. Ruscio has been busy with lately. 
• Misdiagnosis of hypothyroidism and thyroid conditions.  
• Differentiating misinformation from placebo diagnoses and probable symptoms. 
• Why to be cautious when looking for potential diagnoses in these areas. 
• Consuming high histamine foods and the surprising danger of so-called healthy foods.
• Using a specific carbohydrate diet in conjunction with low FODMAP. 
• Dr. Ruscio's thoughts on fasting and navigating what is healthy and what is not.
• How Dr Ruscio approaches taking the pressure off of dietary plans and goals. 
• Diet versus lifestyle; why you you do not have to obsess over what you are eating. 
• Where to find Dr. Ruscio and a little of the inspiration behind his book. 
• And much more!

Tweetables

“This is one of the main stumbling blocks that I think patients are struggling with. They’re looking for answers to their symptoms and they’ll find evidence that supports, that thyroid might be the cause.” — @DrRuscio [0:12:31.3]

“we’ve even had a case study from another doctor published in our newsletter of finding a patient in their practice who is incorrectly diagnosed with hypothyroidism and had to be undiagnosed.” — @DrRuscio [0:13:52.8]

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Today we're going to give you a quick rundown and reminder of the basics of the Paleo diet and lifestyle. This might be helpful for understanding the foundation for anyone new to the Paleo way, explaining to other people more clearly or reminding yourself of any of the parts you may have glossed over for a while. You can also find our Paleo 101 article on our website, so you can refer back to it at any time if you need to after the show. In this episode, Ashleigh runs through the most basic of definitions, what is allowed and what is not, personal adjustments and tastes and how much the Paleo lifestyle can help you. She talks, sleep, the sun, vitamins, exercise, emotions, technology and more, so make sure not to miss this quick episode! Also, don't forget to check out our show sponsor, ShopAIP for all of you AIP dietary needs and beyond. Shop AIP is offering a 10% discount when you use the code PALEOMAG at checkout! 

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Key Points From This Episode:

• A brief and basic definition of the Paleo diet.   
• Eliminating the harmful new foods available at supermarkets. 
• What to eat and what not to eat. 
• How to add to the diet as you go, according to your needs and tastes.
• Health and social benefits of the diet and lifestyle.
• The smart exercise component of the Paleo approach.
• Sleep, vitamins, hormones and a rounded way of life.
• Community, face to face interactions, relationships and the importance of connection.   
• Using technology and the modern world to your advantage and with boundaries. 
• Stress management and your own way of staying happy and healthy.
• The three basic components of a healthy life according to Paleo. 
• And much more!

Tweetables

“I thought it might be nice to take it back to basics for just a brief introduction, or a reintroduction to what the concept means for listeners and for people who are maybe new to Paleo.” — @paleomagazine [0:01:19.4]

“The paleo diet recommends whole, nutrient-dense foods and is at its most basic an elimination diet.” — @paleomagazine [0:04:30.6]

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Andy Hnilo is a great friend of ours. He has an amazing and awe-inspiring story, which we fully unpacked the first time he was on the podcast, in episode 177. This week, we’re getting some updates from Andy on what he’s been up to, some of his most recent health experiments, and how things are going with his booming skin care company. We talk about the value of adversity and struggle and how these experiences can enrich and broaden our enjoyment of life. Andy takes us, in detail, through his recent use of frog venom to shock and purge the body, something he now swears by. He also talks fasting, supplements, workouts, and how his practices keep evolving. Alitura Naturals are offering free shipping and 20% off purchases from their website—just go to AlituraNaturals.com and use the code “paleoradio”!

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Key Points From This Episode:

• The elevator speech of Andy's history, his accident, and what he does. 
• The positive legacy of Andy's accident and the longterm health effects.  
• Peaks and valleys; sweetening the highs with adversity. 
• Andy's recent health practices using frog venom. 
• How soaking up toxins can help your body and improve your mental health. 
• Some basic rules and safety tips for kambo usage. 
• Why do some people seek out harsh, purging experiences?
• Andy's intermittent fasting practices and how they help him.
• Mineral and vitamin supplementation and Andy's daily regimen.
• Andy's daily workout, fitness, and sauna practices.
• A few updates on Alitura Naturals and some of their current most popular products. 
• Healthy, preservative-free products that are good for all of our skin. 
• The shelf life and hygienic usage of Alitura's products.  
• And much more! 

Tweetables

“I was told that I would never work again, and I came back and I worked a lot more than I ever did before the accident.” — @andyhnilo [0:09:50.4]

“If you get too comfortable and too complacent with your situation, I mean, it’s time to shake things up and challenge yourself.” — @andyhnilo [0:14:57.3]

“I would never just bring products out just to have them on the roster. They have to be special creation by me.” — @andyhnilo [1:03:31.9]

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In this quickie episode, we read a recent article from PaleoMagazine.com by Darryl Edwards titled “Seven Tips for Getting Paleo Fit.” In this article, Darryl unpacks seven great and easy ways to stay on top of ancestral exercise everyday and keep your body happy and healthy in the ways it biologically wants to. He talks about the outdoors, playfulness, practicality, integration, sleep, mindfulness, and avoiding overkill.

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Key Points From This Episode:

• The contemporary ubiquity of static and sedentary behavior. 
• A lack of holistic approaches to exercise and our evolutionary need for them.
• Getting outdoors for your exercise. 
• The value of being playful in your workouts.
• Practicality and a pragmatic approach to your fitness.
• The integration of movement into a normal day's routine. 
• Sleep and the dangers of deprivation.
• Mindfulness in your exercise regimen.
• Avoiding overkill when you are strengthening your body.
• And much more!   

Tweetables

“For many people, physical exertion is becoming increasingly optional, if not extinct.” — @FitnessExplorer [0:05:55.2]

“Doing a little bit more often and sitting less can be more healthful than one significant work effort at the end of the day after slouching at the desk for several hours.” — @FitnessExplorer [0:06:47.3

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This week, we welcome Lisa Caras from Jones Dairy Farm to tell us all about the company's very meaty business, which has been running for 130 years. Lisa shares her own personal career journey and recounts how she made her way back to the family business after working and studying in New York and Silicon Valley. She fills us in on the long and steady history of Jones Dairy Farm and reminds us how much the recipes have stayed the same for over a century. She explains what sets Jones bacon apart from that of other producers and how the time they have spent in the game gives Jones the upper hand. We talk small-batch production, health practices, preservatives and antibiotics, and some of the favorite items Jones offers.  

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Key Points From This Episode:

• Lisa's background and her current work at Jones Dairy Farm.  
• Moving out of the country and studying in New York City. 
• A brief history of Jone Dairy Farm and what they currently do. 
• Some of the raw and precooked products available through Jones Dairy Farm.  
• What differentiates Jones bacon and makes it taste even better. 
• The benefits of the small-batch production philosophy at Jones Dairy Farm.
• Jones Dairy Farm's history of gluten- and preservative-free products. 
• Current bestselling products offered by Jones Dairy Farm. 
• Exciting new things on the horizon for the company. 
• The network of farms with which Jones Dairy are connected. 
• And much more!

Tweetables

“We pay more. We value higher quality pork bellies than a lot of other bacon producers. This is where you’re getting the best lean and fat ratio of pork belly.” — @JonesDairyFarm [0:12:36.4]

“We are a small family-owned company, and we don’t feel like we need to be the big commercial companies out there like you see. So it is our DNA.” — @JonesDairyFarm [0:18:40.9]

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This week, we're joined by Adam and Vanessa from Bee the Wellness. This couple and their company host a number of annual retreats packed with health, nutrition, mindfulness, and fitness exercises. In our conversation, Adam and Vanessa give us some context for their work and the company, how they balance their time, and what clients can expect from them. We also spend some time discussing how they manage their relationship while spending copious amounts of time together. They offer great insights into how their complimentary styles and strengths work in tandem and how they get around the more difficult areas. Bee the Wellness is offering $100 off off any of their retreats if you use the code "paleomag", so make sure to have a little look around their website and see if any thing tickles your fancy! 

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Key Points From This Episode:

• Some background on Vanessa, Adam, and Bee the Wellness 
• Gearing your lifestyle towards continual, day-to-day fitness 
• Bee the Wellness' current retreat schedule
• Reasons certain clients keep coming back to the retreats
• The planned nature of the retreats and what to expect 
• Adam and Vanessa's planning process and the lessons they have learned
• How Vanessa and Adam manage their personal and professional relationship
• Complimentary traits in a partnership and relationship
• The plethora of different focusses that Bee the Wellness retreats have
• How Adam and Vanessa come up with the locations of their trips 
• Some of Bee the Wellness's typical clientele and who gravitates towards what
• A career in transformative traveling and the experience of service and giving
• Mindfulness and staying present on these retreats
• Some of the upcoming events that Adam and Vanessa are looking forward to
• And much more!  

Tweetables

“We are focused on three areas of life—body, mind, and experience— and we attack that stuff through online distance coaching and incredible, awesome retreats and events.” — @BeeTheWellness [0:04:31.3]

“We always encourage people, put something back on the map, put something back in the future that you can get excited about again because we know that’s how we work as people..” — @BeeTheWellness [0:08:06.8]

“We offer people on opportunity to just set down that side of themselves and just completely be present to what’s there. They end up having the much deeper experience.” — @BeeTheWellness [0:15:55.4]

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In this bite-sized episode we read a recent article from one of our favorites, Ben Greenfield. In the article, Ben lays out four very easy ways you can make your day more Paleo. The four rules are super accessible and are each guaranteed to bring you a little closer to that ancestral health paradigm we all strive for so much.

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Key Points From This Episode:

• Why everyone can benefit from a bit more primal activity in their day.
• Using temperature extremes to shock the body into healthy action.
• Sport, exhilaration, and games that mimic the excitement of the hunt. 
• Emulating and simulating the acts of building and working. 
• Swinging, hanging, and gripping your way to a healthier body. 
• And much more! 

Tweetables

“I’ve hung out with many a CrossFitter who whimpers at the prospect of any icy shower and can’t last an hour in a dry sauna or swim in a glacier river” — @bengreenfield [0:03:30.7]

“By following these four rules, you’ll be well on your way to moving like a warrior, feeling like a beast, and rising one step above our modern world’s acceptance of what it means to be truly fit.” — @bengreenfield [0:04:06.3]

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This week, we're joined by Tina Anderson, the founder of Just Thrive Probiotic. She is here to debunk myths, share important facts, and separate some of the misleading information out there from the helpful and healthy truths. We delve into common misconceptions about probiotics and gut health and talk refrigeration, diet, probiotic products, different strains, and more.

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Key Points From This Episode:

• Some background on Tina and her work.
• Looking at the contemporary pharmaceutical industry in context. 
• The centrality of the gut in all areas of our health. 
• Tending versus reseeding bacteria in the garden of our gut. 
• Why most common probiotic supplements are ineffective. 
• Considering refrigeration of probiotics and what this tells us. 
• Comparing the Just Thrive products with an array of yoghurts. 
• Ideas around fermented foods and what they are actually good for.
• Weighing the use of other health food items that claim to be probiotic.
• Using probiotics preventatively, preemptively, and for acute cases of distress.
• Daily usage of these probiotic spores and their primal functionality.  
• Over sanitization and enjoying the benefits of the dirt.
• Different cases of problematic gut flora and the success Tina has seen.
• The prebiotics that Just Thrive also offer and what sets them apart. 
• Common food stuffs that are natural prebiotics.
• The effect that Just Thrive products can have on dangerous lipopolysaccharides.
• Lifestyle factors and the place of our gut in holistic nature of our health.
• And much more! 

Tweetables

“We saw firsthand the over-prescribing of medications, and we started to realize that there was virtually no emphasis on prevention.” — @ThriveProbiotic [0:05:44.7]

“So we delved into research and started to learn more about natural health, particularly gut health, and we were blown away.” — @ThriveProbiotic [0:06:04.3]

“I always feel like one of our missions as a company is empowering people and empowering people to educate themselves.” — @ThriveProbiotic [0:08:26.8]

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In this short and sweet episode, we review a recent article by Eirik Garnas, published on the Paleo Magazine website, titled "How Going Paleo Can Improve Your Skin Microbiome."

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Key Points From This Episode:

• Disturbing the healthy and natural microbiota. 
• The harmful effects of most fragrances and soaps. 
• Who is most prone to these effects? 
• Why anti-bacterial gels do not help the problem.
• A Paleo argument for skin-care.
• More conscious attitudes towards products we use on our skin.  
• And much more!  

Tweetables

“Many of the things modern humans ingest and apply to their bodies have been shown to disturb normal, physiological processes. These substances include sugary foods, pharmaceutical drugs, trans fats and so forth.” — @paleomagazine [0:04:02.7]

“We've long been taught that soap and antibacterial gels help protect us from pathogens, but is this really true?” — @paleomagazine [0:05:14.4]

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