Podcast Episodes

115: Building Real Resilience in Kids (Even When It's Hard)

Season 2 Episode 115

A few days ago, Kathy asked me to listen to a parenting podcast by Dr. Becky that stopped me in my tracks. In it, the host told a story about planning a movie night as a kid — driving to Blockbuster,…

Published on 8 hours ago

114: The Dirty Secret in Protein Powders – What Consumer Reports Found!

Season 2 Episode 114

When Consumer Reports recently claimed that protein powders contain "high levels of lead," it sparked fear and confusion. In this episode, I break down what's actually going on, including how heavy m…

Published on 1 week ago

113: Why I Quit the Apple Watch After 10 Years…

Season 2 Episode 113

After nearly a decade of wearing an Apple Watch, I finally ditched it. Not because I stopped caring about health data, but because I realized the device was working against the simplicity and freedom…

Published on 2 weeks ago

112: Beyond Fossil vs. Electric: Practical Stewardship in Everyday Life

Season 2 Episode 112

Most conversations about the environment fall into polarized camps — either denial or panic. But living responsibly doesn't have to be political or extreme. In this episode, I take a practical look a…

Published on 3 weeks ago

111: A Future Where We Can Eat At McDonald's

Season 2 Episode 111

A few weeks ago, I found myself driving home late after a long day of hauling gear to our new property — hungry, tired, and joking with Kathy that if we were a "normal" family, we'd just pull into a …

Published on 4 weeks ago

110: Why Your Blood Pressure Reading Might Be Totally Wrong!

Season 2 Episode 110

When most people think about blood pressure, they think about a once-a-year reading at a doctor's office. But one measurement on one day doesn't tell you much about your cardiovascular health.

Just l…

Published on 1 month ago

109: The Gut Disease "Truth" Doctors Never Told You With Josh Dech

Season 2 Episode 109

Most people with gut issues get fed the same script: It's genetic. It's lifelong. The best you can do is try to manage the symptoms.

But in this episode, holistic nutritionist and physician consulta…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

108: Europe vs. America: The Health Secret Nobody Talks About

Season 2 Episode 108

I recently spent a week in Austria, bouncing between my grandparents' farmhouse and the alpine trails I grew up on. And it hit me how stark the contrast is between the foundation they built and the e…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

107: The Truth About Detox Myths

Season 2 Episode 107

Most people have been told at some point that the way to "detox" is to buy a cleanse, live on juice for a week, or chase down some supplement that promises to pull toxins out of the body. But the rea…

Published on 2 months ago

106: Why Eating Like Your Grandparents Won't Save You

Season 2 Episode 106

In this episode, I explore whether following an ancestral diet and traditional eating habits is enough to keep us healthy today. While our grandparents thrived on simple meals, the reality of modern …

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago