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How to Heal the Soil with Dana Venrick

David Gornoski sits down with Dana Venrick for a fascinating conversation on understanding soil and plant health. What can we do to fix the depletion of soil? What are some of the problems with the fertilizers being widely used today? Is it a good idea to continue doing monoculture? Listen to the full podcast to […]

Healing Naturally, What Nicotine does to COVID, Detoxing Mercury with Dr. Carrie Berkovich

David Gornoski sits down with Dr. Carrie Berkovich for a conversation on how she got into natural medicine, the root causes of diseases, how victimhood prevents us from being healed, how nicotine is demonized, what cholesterol really is, how clothing material affects our bodies, the importance of the pineal gland, Wifi towers, pesticides in our […]

Seed Oil Survival: The Cellulite Scourge

David Gornoski sits down with Steve Arena for a discussion on the cause of the cellulite scourge and what we can do to remedy it. Why do skinny people have cellulite? Are flax seed oils healthy or is there something dangerous about them that we don’t know about? Are fish supplements healthy? Listen to the […]

Seed Oil Survival: Suzanne Alexander on Her Ancestral Diet Adventure

Suzanne Alexander returns to the show to talk about her experience of traveling through the Pacific islands. She gives us a look at what the indigenous people in these regions are eating and whether they are benefiting from their traditional diet. First, Suzanne describes the sweet potato diet of the Dani Tribe, and then she […]

Fiat Food and Its Consequences (Interview by Tho Bishop)

David Gornoski appears on Good Money with Tho Bishop to discuss “how government policies have impacted American diets. From the subsidization of certain crops to anti-science propaganda campaigns about diet, to the consolidation of the agricultural industry, the politicization of the economy still shapes not only their wallet but their plates.” Check out the website […]

Poor Guts Create Societal Collapse with Dr. Mark Sherwood

David Gornoski is joined by Naturopathic Doctor Mark Sherwood for a conversation on the effects of the border crisis on Oklahoma, the real cause of rapid change in American culture, how government dietary guidelines destroyed the health of Americans, how poor gut function leads to mental health issues, how we can heal our gut, why […]

Seed Oil Survival: Tucker Goodrich on Gallbladder Issues, Plaque Formation

David Gornoski is joined by Tucker Goodrich for a conversation on why gallbladder removal is one of the most common surgeries in America, what would solve this gallbladder problem, whether fat consumption is to blame, what causes plaque buildup, why obesity spiked in Japan, why we are becoming incapable of handling stress, the importance of […]

Seed Oil Survival: Gut Health, Sugar vs Seed Oils with Kyle Mamounis

In this episode of Seed Oil Survival, David Gornoski sits down with Kyle Mamounis for a conversation on the impact of Ray Peat’s nutrition ideas, cellular regeneration, memeification of seed oil avoidance, how endotoxin builds up in the gut, how to keep the intestines sterile, and more. Check out Kyle’s YouTube channel here.

Seed Oil Survival: Can a Tortilla Chip Change the World? w/ Steve Arena

In this episode of Seed Oil Survival, David Gornoski sits down with Steve Arena, founder of Ancient Crunch, for a conversation on seed oil export to the third world, the motivation behind the creation of MASA tortilla chips, whether coconut oil is good for frying, why tasty foods have become synonymous with unhealthy, whether beef […]

Seed Oil Survival: Cate Shanahan MD on Losing Weight, Mental Health

 Dr. Cate Shanahan, author of the Fatburn Fix, joins David Gornoski to comment on how we can maintain physical and mental health. What is a good first step that we can take towards losing weight? Why are processed foods so unhealthy? What are some good substitutes for unhealthy snacks? Check out Dr. Cate Shanahan’s […]