Everyday Ancestral, hosted by James Barry, brings ancestral wisdom into modern life. Each episode dives into holistic living, covering health, nutrition, personal growth, and deeper connections. With inspiring stories and practical tips, this podcast helps you integrate simple, intentional habits rooted in age-old traditions. Whether you’re a health enthusiast or just seeking a balanced life, Everyday Ancestral offers insights to enrich your daily routine. Subscribe now to get inspired and s ...
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The Feminine Blueprint: Why Ancestral Cultures May Hold the Key to Modern Women’s Health with Mary Ruddick PT 1
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37:33What if the definition of a “strong woman” we’ve been given in the West is all wrong? In this conversation with the incredible Mary Ruddick whos’ often called the “Indiana Jones of Health”, we go deep into ancestral perspectives on female health, strength, and identity. Mary has lived with and studied traditional cultures across the globe, and what…
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Protecting Your Family from Chronic Health Triggers, Hidden Ingredients, and a Medical System Built to Keep You in the Dark | Melissa Crispell
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1:01:02Today we’re pulling back the curtain on one of the least regulated health spaces out there: the supplement industry. I sat down with Melissa Crispell—traditional naturopath, nutrition specialist, and president of Pure Essentials—to uncover the dirty secrets hiding in your so-called “natural” supplements. Melissa spent over 15 years teaching practit…
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What Do We Owe Our Parents? Duty, Dementia, and First-Gen Identity in a Polarized World | Sophia Nguyen Eng
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1:02:07In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with my fellow San Jose native, Sophia Nguyen, for a conversation that’s as personal as it is powerful. We go deep into what it means to truly honor your elders—especially in a culture like the Vietnamese one, where family and generational responsibility are foundational. Sophia shares the emotional journey of …
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The More I Cleaned Out My Pantry, the Better I Got – From Sick to Sovereign with Mira Dessy
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52:51If you’ve ever thought you were eating “clean” and still found yourself dealing with nagging health issues, this episode is gonna crack things wide open for you. I’m joined by the legendary Mira Dessy—The Ingredient Guru—and let me tell you, this conversation changed how I look at every single label in my pantry. Mira’s journey from multiple autoim…
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Cancer Was Next – Melissa K. Norris on How Modern Food Nearly Broke Her and Homesteading Brought Her Back
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55:44What if living more ancestrally didn’t mean giving everything up—but instead meant gaining something back? In this episode of Everyday Ancestral, I’m joined by Melissa K. Norris—modern homesteader, author, and host of the Pioneering Today podcast—for a deep dive into what it really means to blend old-world wisdom with a modern lifestyle. Melissa an…
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The Hidden Vision Crisis Holding Our Kids Back — Dr. Bryce Appelbaum on How Functional Eye Health Transforms Learning, Focus, and Family Wellness
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1:01:01What if your child’s struggles with reading, focus, or headaches weren’t behavioral—but visual? In this deeply personal episode of Everyday Ancestral, I sit down with my friend and functional eye doctor, Dr. Bryce Appelbaum—someone who completely transformed my daughter’s life and, honestly, how our whole family sees health. Bryce is a neuro-optome…
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The Wellness Industry Is Gaslighting People — And They Don’t Even Know It: Dr. Abby Kramer Exposes the Truth About Supplements
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59:12Friends, this one’s a wake-up call. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Abby Kramer—a chiropractor, holistic physician, and co-founder of Fringe—to pull back the curtain on an industry that’s quietly misleading millions of health-conscious folks: the supplement world. We talk about the hidden fillers, flavorings, and proprietary “natural” blends i…
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Modern Food is Failing Us — Dr. Bill Schindler on Ancestral Eating, Industry Deception, and the Healing Power of Fermentation - Part 2
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1:06:17Dr. Bill Schindler is one of the most grounded and visionary voices when it comes to food—not just what we’re eating, but how disconnected we’ve become from the process. This is Part 2 of our conversation, so if you haven’t yet listened to Part 1, I highly recommend you scroll down and check that out first—the link’s below. In this episode, we go e…
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Modern Food is Failing Us — Dr. Bill Schindler on Ancestral Eating, Industry Deception, and the Healing Power of Fermentation - Part 1
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53:10Dr. Bill Schindler is a food archaeologist, chef, and ancestral nutrition expert who has traveled the world studying how our ancestors truly nourished themselves. In this conversation, we dig into how the modern food industry has stripped our meals of nutrients, flavor, and tradition—and what we can do to fix it. Bill lays it all out—most ‘healthy’…
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Modern Toxins vs. Ancestral Health: How Mold and Lyme Disease Disrupt Wellness with Dr. Brandy Cummings
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50:53Dr. Brandy Cummings is not your typical nutritionist. She’s a former blackjack dealer turned root-cause health expert who understands what it’s like to feel dismissed by conventional medicine. After losing her first pregnancy to severe mold exposure and battling a wave of debilitating symptoms—weight gain, vertigo, anxiety, and hormone imbalances—s…
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Raw Dairy, Red Meat, and Saturated Fats Healed Me – Will Witt on Breaking Free from Fake Health
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54:47Will Witt is living proof that questioning mainstream health advice can be life-changing, especially when the truth is buried under layers of misinformation. For those seeking a return to ancestral wisdom and self-reliance, his journey is a wake-up call. Diagnosed with gout at just 24, he was told to cut out red meat and eat more vegetables—but tha…
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Fix Your Metabolism, Save Your Heart: Dr. Philip Ovadia on Preventing Disease the Natural Way
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48:29For generations, our ancestors thrived without heart disease plaguing their communities—so what changed? Dr. Philip Ovadia has spent decades performing open-heart surgeries, but after struggling with obesity and losing 100 pounds himself, he realized the real key to preventing heart disease isn’t surgery—it’s fixing metabolic health before disease …
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From Picky Eating to Gut Healing: Kate Pope on Nourishing Your Child the Ancestral Way
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55:00Ever feel like feeding your kid is a constant battle? Like no matter what you try, they only want the same five foods? Kate Pope gets it—and she’s here to flip the script on how we nourish our children the way our ancestors did. After her own health struggles led her to uncover the power of gut health, she became a Holistic Chef, Nutritional Therap…
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Reversing Osteoporosis: The Truth About Bone Loss & Strength with The Bone Coach, Kevin Ellis
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43:46Kevin Ellis, aka Bone Coach™, is here to share his proven system for stopping bone loss, reversing osteoporosis, and building lifelong bone strength. Diagnosed with osteoporosis in his late 20s, he refused to accept the usual ‘take calcium and wait’ advice. Instead, he developed a science-backed osteoporosis treatment plan that has helped thousands…
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Decoding Trauma’s Blueprint: A Journey to Emotional Resilience with David & Paige Lea
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57:13I’m beyond excited to welcome two incredible guests, David and Paige Lea, the visionary co-founders of Daring Deeply. Their expertise in somatic experiencing, attachment theory, and neurobiological healing offers a powerful roadmap for emotional transformation. Through their work, they help people reconnect with their inner strength, rewrite their …
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How Sound Heals: Ancestral Wisdom, Music, and Deep Transformation with Helane Marie Anderson
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1:04:43I’m thrilled to introduce my longtime friend and incredible guest, Helane Marie Anderson. Helane is a classically trained musician, composer, and sound healer whose work bridges the gap between contemporary music and vibrational therapy. With a background in arts administration, vocal alchemy, craniosacral therapy, and meditation, she has spent yea…
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Hollywood Health, Dirty Keto, and Food Lies: Vinnie Tortorich on Myths, Missteps, and Taking Back Control
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50:35In this episode, I had the absolute privilege of sitting down with Vinnie Tortorich, a pioneer in the health and fitness world. Vinnie is a seasoned personal trainer, filmmaker, and podcasting veteran, with a career spanning over 40 years. Known for his groundbreaking documentaries like Fat: A Documentary, Beyond Impossible, and Dirty Keto, Vinnie …
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How Do I Equip My Kids with a Love for Healthy Eating? Katie Kimball Has the Answer
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55:19In this episode, I sit down with Katie Kimball, a former teacher, TEDx speaker, and creator of the Kids Cook Real Food e-course, recognized by The Wall Street Journal as the best online cooking class for kids. As a mom of four, Katie is on a mission to equip families with the skills and confidence to make real food a part of daily life while foster…
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Cheesemaking Is Fancy Composting: Why Milk Wants to Transform with Robyn Jackson
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42:09In this episode, I sit down with Robyn Jackson, founder of Cheese From Scratch and a passionate advocate for traditional cheesemaking. For over a decade, Robyn has been turning raw milk into artisanal cheese while teaching thousands of people how to embrace this timeless skill. As a homesteader, mom, and educator, she’s on a mission to preserve the…
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Creativity as a Life Force: The Intersection of Music, Movement, and True Health with Abel James
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49:14In this episode of Everyday Ancestral, I sit down with Abel James, New York Times bestselling author, award-winning podcaster, and musician, to discuss his journey through ancestral health, creativity, and holistic living. Abel’s groundbreaking work spans over 13 years, inspiring people worldwide to optimize their health and connect with foundation…
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The Regenerative Revolution: How Raised Wild Texas is Redefining Ranching
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48:08In this episode of Everyday Ancestral, I’m thrilled to introduce you to Barron Kidd and Ricky Langer, the visionaries behind Raised Wild Texas. Barron took the helm of his family’s ranch in 2019, determined to transform a struggling conventional operation into a thriving regenerative farm. With Ricky’s hands-on expertise and a commitment to restori…
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Marriage, Mission, and Mindset: A Couple’s Perspective on the Road to 2025
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45:35In this special year-end episode of Everyday Ancestral, I sit down with Margaret Floyd Barry, my wife and a brilliant practitioner and thought leader in functional health. Together, we reflect on an eventful year of monumental highs and deep challenges—from relocating across the country and Margaret's triumphant 50-mile run to navigating a melanoma…
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The Re-Civilized Woman: Stephanie Welch on Sex, Society, and Self - Pt 2
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51:29In this insightful continuation, I sit down with Stephanie Welch, an unapologetic advocate for redefining intimacy and self-discovery through an ancestral lens. Stephanie opens up about her deeply personal journey, including her groundbreaking decision to work in Nevada’s legal sex industry. Her experiences there have shaped her insights into moder…
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The Re-Civilized Woman: Stephanie Welch on Sex, Society, and Self - Pt 1
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50:18In this thought-provoking episode, I sit down with Stephanie Welch, a dynamic thinker whose journey spans art history, massage therapy, ancestral health, and even controversial explorations in human connection. Stephanie shares her personal evolution—from overcoming childhood insecurities to reclaiming her femininity—guided by her passion for under…
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Escaping the Comfort Crisis: Eric Hinman on Endurance, Recovery, and Community
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52:30In this episode of Everyday Ancestral, I’m joined by my friend Eric Hinman—a guy who doesn’t just talk the talk; he walks it every single day. Eric is a five-time Ironman finisher, an angel investor in some seriously innovative wellness brands, and a thought leader when it comes to living a life that’s intentional and thriving. We dive into his jou…
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Pigs, Pores, and the Power of Lard: Charles Mayfield’s Guide to Skin Health and Regenerative Farming
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48:29Welcome to another thought-provoking episode of Everyday Ancestral! Today, I’m sitting down with Charles Mayfield, founder of Farrow Skincare and a long-time advocate for regenerative farming and ancestral health. Charles brings a unique perspective to skincare by tapping into the healing properties of lard, a once-vilified fat that’s making a come…
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Real Health, Real Connection: Holistic Hilda on What We’ve Lost and How to Get It Back
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1:00:38In this episode, I’m joined by the one and only Hilda Labrada Gore, aka Holistic Hilda, host of the Wise Traditions Podcast. Hilda takes us on a journey around the globe—from the bustling streets of Oaxaca to the serene valleys of Ethiopia—to uncover the simple, ancestral practices that fuel vibrant health and genuine connection. She shares her per…
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From Suburbia to Self-Sufficiency: Carolyn Thomas on Building a Thriving Homestead and Family
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59:50In this debut episode of Everyday Ancestral, I sit down with Carolyn Thomas, the dynamic co-founder of Homesteading Family, to explore her inspiring journey from suburban mom to homesteading powerhouse. Carolyn reveals how she and her husband, Josh, traded convenience for self-sufficiency, building a life centered around intentional choices, sustai…
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Regenerative Ranching & Nutrient-Dense Meat with R.C. Carter of Carter Country Meats
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57:53In this episode of Everyday Ancestral, I chat with R.C. Carter, the visionary behind Carter Country Meats, where he’s transforming the cattle industry by focusing on soil health and nutrient density. R.C. sheds light on how his Wyoming ranch utilizes regenerative practices to produce grass-fed beef that’s not only rich in flavor but packed with ess…
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Welcome To The Everyday Ancestral Podcast
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0:43Everyday Ancestral is the podcast where modern life meets ancestral wisdom. Hosted by James Barry, this show dives deep into how we can bring practical, holistic living into our daily routines, inspired by the traditions and practices of our ancestors. From health and nutrition to personal growth and meaningful connections, each episode offers insi…
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