Everyday Ancestral with James Barry

James Barry, Podcraft Alchemy
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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 start living well—one step at a time.

  1. Reclaiming The Traditional Skills Families Can’t Afford To Lose | Josh Thomas

    4 DAYS AGO

    Reclaiming The Traditional Skills Families Can’t Afford To Lose | Josh Thomas

    🎁Could You Be Missing The Most Nutrient-Dense Cuts? 👉 Get Your FREE Freedom Meats Guide: https://shop.eatpluck.com/pages/freedom-meats-guide 👈 We’ve never had more convenience, yet families are more fragile, disconnected, and unhealthy than ever before. The loss of traditional skills like cooking, food production, and shared meals has quietly eroded resilience, confidence, and connection at home. Josh Thomas lives on a 40-acre homestead in North Idaho and leads the School of Traditional Skills, where he helps families reconnect with real food, meaningful work, and community. This conversation explores why learning to produce instead of consume may be one of the most important shifts modern families can make. Key Insights: ✅ Why Losing Traditional Skills Has Weakened Modern Families ✅ How Real Food And Home Cooking Restore Health And Confidence ✅ The Hidden Power Of The Family Dinner Table ✅ Why Children Thrive When They Contribute Instead Of Consume ✅ Bone Broth As The Simplest Gateway To Ancestral Nutrition ✅ How Producing More Than You Consume Builds Resilience  Chapters: 00:00 Why We Lost Traditional Skills 02:07 The Growing Disconnect From Food 04:19 What Traditional Skills Really Are 07:40 How Food Shapes Family Strength 11:03 Convenience Culture And Dependency 12:55 Why Kids Need Meaningful Work 16:41 Raising Capable And Confident Children 19:27 Teaching Skills At A Child’s Pace 22:55 Discipline, Pressure, And Parenting 28:30 Boys, Girls, And Skill Development 31:34 Food, Community, And Connection 35:55 Producer vs Consumer Mindset 39:10 Skills That Matter In The Future 41:14 One Skill Everyone Should Learn 46:38 Why Bone Broth Changes Everything 👤 Guest Info: School of Traditional Skills: https://schooloftraditionalskills.com Josh Thomas Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/schooloftraditionalskills Josh Thomas YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SchoolofTraditionalSkills Josh Thomas Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/schooloftraditionalskills Links & Resources: 🎁Bone Broth Recipe: https://eatpluck.com/blogs/recipes/homemade-bone-broth-recipe-slow-simmered-nutrient-rich 🎁Could You Be Missing The Most Nutrient-Dense Cuts? 👉 Get Your FREE Freedom Meats Guide: https://shop.eatpluck.com/pages/freedom-meats-guide 👈 🎁 Try Pluck Superfood Seasonings Get 20% off your first order with code EA20 at http://www.eatpluck.com — real flavor, real nutrients, no junk.

    50 min
  2. Sperm Counts Headed to Zero by 2045? Fertility Crisis Explained | Dr. Nashat Latib

    5 FEB

    Sperm Counts Headed to Zero by 2045? Fertility Crisis Explained | Dr. Nashat Latib

    🎁Could You Be Missing The Most Nutrient-Dense Cuts? 👉 Get Your FREE Freedom Meats Guide: https://shop.eatpluck.com/pages/freedom-meats-guide 👈 Fertility is something the body wants to do when it's supported to function the way it was designed. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Nashat Latib, a brilliant physician and functional medicine pioneer who’s helping couples rewrite the story around infertility. We talk about what’s really driving the drop in sperm counts, why so many women feel like numbers in a broken system, and how healing the whole person—body, mind, and spirit—is the first step toward creating life. Dr. Latib brings both scientific rigor and soulful presence to this work. She’s got the stats, but she also understands the heartbreak. If you’ve ever felt frustrated, unseen, or overwhelmed by the fertility journey, this conversation is for you. We cover root-cause strategies, emotional healing, and the invitation to move from performance to connection. Key Takeaways What The Fertility Crisis Reveals About Human Health How Falling Sperm Counts Could Reshape Families And Civilization Why Couples Are Still Misled About The Causes Of Infertility The Hidden Link Between Toxicity, Stress, And Reproductive Decline What Men Need To Know About Their Role In Conception How Emotional Safety Affects Your Ability To Conceive Why The Babymaking Mindset Could Be Blocking Fertility How To Trust Your Body And Support Natural Fertility Where to Find Our Guest Dr. Nashat Latib’s Website: https://drnashatlatib.com/ Dr. Nashat Latib on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourfunctionaldoc/ Links & Resources Reimagined Health: https://shop.reimagined-health.com/ 🎁 Try Pluck Superfood Seasonings Get 20% off your first order with code EA20 at https://www.eatpluck.com — real flavor, real nutrients, no junk.

    51 min
  3. Most Toothpastes Don’t Work | What Your Mouth Can Tell You About Gut & Brain Health | Dr. Sanda Moldovan

    29 JAN

    Most Toothpastes Don’t Work | What Your Mouth Can Tell You About Gut & Brain Health | Dr. Sanda Moldovan

    🎁Could You Be Missing The Most Nutrient-Dense Cuts? 👉 Get Your FREE Freedom Meats Guide: https://shop.eatpluck.com/pages/freedom-meats-guide 👈 What if your toothpaste is actually getting in the way of clean, healthy teeth? And what if the earliest signs of chronic disease show up in your mouth first? Dr. Sanda Moldovan is a periodontist, nutritionist, and leader in biological dentistry. We’re talking about how the mouth reflects the health of your whole body, hidden dangers in toothpaste, and how cavities can heal with the right foods. We also uncover the ancestral roots ( intended ) of true oral health. Dr. Sanda is the founder of Beverly Hills Dental Health and Wellness and creator of the Oral Microbiome Reset. Her work bridges the gap between dentistry and full-body healing. Key Takeaways Toothpaste Isn't Cleaning – Most brands contain glycerin that coats the teeth and blocks mineral absorption. Tooth Powder Works Better – Ancestral oral care used abrasive powders that support real cleaning and stronger enamel. Cavities Can Heal – Small cavities in the enamel can remineralize when the right nutrients and oral environment are in place. The Mouth Mirrors the Gut – Signs like bleeding gums and inflammation often point to gut dysfunction and poor nutrient absorption. Sticky Foods Feed Bacteria – Processed carbs like crackers and cookies cling to teeth and fuel cavity-causing bacteria. Ancestral Foods Strengthen Teeth – Organ meats, butter, fish liver oil, and leafy greens provide fat-soluble vitamins needed for mineralization. Where to Find Our Guest Dr. Sanda’s Website: https://drsandamoldovan.com Orasana Oral Care: https://www.orasana.com Dr. Sanda on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DrSanda/ Links & Resources Free E-Book: Detoxify Your Mouth - The REAL Secret to Living a Long, Healthy Life: https://www.drsandamoldovan.com/download-free-ebook.php 🎁 Try Pluck Superfood Seasonings Get 20% off your first order with code EA20 at https://www.eatpluck.com — real flavor, real nutrients, no junk.

    1h 1m
  4. Change Your Words, Change Your Life: Decoding the Ancestral Power of Language | Michael Bernoff

    22 JAN

    Change Your Words, Change Your Life: Decoding the Ancestral Power of Language | Michael Bernoff

    What if the voice running your life wasn’t actually yours? In this episode, I sit down with Michael Bernoff, speaker, transformation expert, and a dear friend, for a conversation that gets under the surface of how modern life has quietly rewired our instincts. From the words we use to the thoughts we allow, we explore how our language, our devices, and our conditioning have shaped us and how to take our power back. Michael’s not here to motivate. He’s here to reveal the operating system we’ve all been running and teach us how to rewrite it. This one’s about reclaiming your mind, your language, and your sense of self so you can live with more clarity and purpose in a world that’s constantly trying to hijack your attention. Key Takeaways Modern Mind Hijack – Billions are spent to steal your focus and shape your behavior. Language as Programming – The words you use program your beliefs, emotions, and outcomes. Reclaiming the Unconscious – Many of your thoughts are installed, not chosen. Attention Is the Battleground – To stay grounded, you have to market to yourself first. Awakening vs. Avoidance – Living awake means being intentional, not off-grid. Ancestral Design for Modern Life – Your nervous system was built for meaning, not media. Where to Find Our Guest Michael Bernoff’s Website: https://michaelbernoff.com Michael Bernoff on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michael_bernoff/ Links & Resources 🎁 Try Pluck Superfood Seasonings Get 20% off your first order with code EA20 at https://www.eatpluck.com — real flavor, real nutrients, no junk.

    1 hr
  5. "Weight Is a Symptom, Not the Problem" — Jennifer Powter on Diet Culture, Emotional Eating & Body Trust

    15 JAN

    "Weight Is a Symptom, Not the Problem" — Jennifer Powter on Diet Culture, Emotional Eating & Body Trust

    We spend so much time trying to control food, manage weight, and fix our bodies, yet so many people still feel stuck. This episode is about why that happens. In this conversation, I sit down with Jennifer Powter to talk about the deeper patterns underneath weight struggles, emotional eating, and self-sabotage. Jennifer has spent decades working with women who feel exhausted by dieting and disconnected from their bodies. She’s also lived this journey herself, which brings a level of honesty and groundedness that’s hard to fake. We explore why weight is often a symptom rather than the root issue, how diet culture trains us to distrust ourselves, and what it actually takes to build emotional resilience in a modern world that constantly pulls us out of alignment. This episode is about responsibility, integrity, and learning how to support yourself in a way that lasts. Key Takeaways Weight Reflects the Deeper Story – Lasting change begins when we see weight gain as a signal of emotional or relational imbalance. Diet Culture Undermines Healing – Restriction and shame erode body trust and keep people stuck in cycles of control. Emotional Hunger Isn’t About Food – Cravings often point to unmet needs like stress, loneliness, or overwhelm. Radical Responsibility Reclaims Power – Health shifts when we stop outsourcing solutions and own our daily choices. Resilience Is Built Daily – Real health comes from consistent, small practices rather than dramatic resets. Proximity Shapes Identity – The people you surround yourself with influence your habits, beliefs, and self-trust. Where to Find Our Guest Jennifer Powter’s Website: https://www.jenniferpowter.com Jennifer Powter on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jenpowter Links & Resources Free PDF of Jen’s best-selling book, Stop Sabotaging Your Weight Loss: https://www.jenniferpowter.com/stop-sabotaging-weight-loss/ 🎁 Try Pluck Superfood Seasonings Get 20% off your first order with code EA20 at https://www.eatpluck.com — real flavor, real nutrients, no junk.

    53 min
  6. Your Phone Is Rewiring Your Brain: Blue Light, Flicker & EMFs Explained | Tristan Scott

    8 JAN

    Your Phone Is Rewiring Your Brain: Blue Light, Flicker & EMFs Explained | Tristan Scott

    I’ve spent years questioning food, farming, and the systems that feed us, but I had never once questioned the glass and the light I stare at every day. I thought it was just the apps trying to keep us hooked. I didn’t realize the hardware itself was engineered to do the same thing. Tristan Scott is an electrical engineer and the Head of Hardware and Marketing at Daylight Computer Co. He’s taken a deep dive into how blue light, flicker, and EMFs affect our biology, and this conversation changed how I see the tech around me. He helped me understand that our screens are designed, intentionally or not, to hijack our attention and stress our nervous systems. From the form factor to the light spectrum to how and where we use them, these devices are rewiring our brains. We talk about the Las Vegas effect, why your phone is like a slot machine, why natural light matters, and how hard it is to put the device down when the environment itself is engineered to keep you on it. But this isn’t about going back to the stone age. It’s about creating a new relationship with tech, one that works with our biology, not against it. Key Takeaways Screen Light Is Biological - Blue, flickering light disrupts dopamine and circadian rhythms. Hardware Matters - Device design itself drives addiction and overstimulation. Flicker Fatigue Is Real - Invisible screen flicker stresses the nervous system. EMFs Affect Physiology - Wireless signals impact cellular and mitochondrial health. Indoor Tech, Outdoor Body - Tech built for indoors clashes with outdoor-evolved biology. Designing Healthier Tools - The Daylight Computer supports natural light and focus. Where to Find Our Guest Daylight Computer Co.’s Website: https://daylightcomputer.com Tristan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tristan_health  Links & Resources 🎁 Try Pluck Superfood Seasonings Get 20% off your first order with code EA20 at https://www.eatpluck.com — real flavor, real nutrients, no junk.

    57 min
  7. Alternate Cancer Perspectives: Apricot Seeds and B17 – A Conversation with John Richardson Jr.

    1 JAN

    Alternate Cancer Perspectives: Apricot Seeds and B17 – A Conversation with John Richardson Jr.

    I sat down with John A. Richardson Jr. for a conversation exploring alternate cancer perspectives, the history of Vitamin B17, also known as amygdalin, and how these ideas have been discussed over time. John shares his personal background, the work of his father, Dr. John A. Richardson MD, and how these experiences shaped his interest in nutrition, health, and non-mainstream approaches to wellness. What stood out to me most was how openly John speaks about his perspective on the “C word” and why he believes conversations around cancer, metabolism, immunity, and lifestyle deserve broader discussion. We talk about why some viewpoints are controversial, how certain ideas have been challenged or removed from public platforms, and why curiosity around root causes continues to spark debate. As always, this conversation is shared for educational and discussion purposes only and reflects personal experiences and viewpoints. It is not medical advice, and listeners should consult qualified healthcare professionals regarding any health-related decisions. Key Takeaways  Cancer as Metabolic Dysfunction – Some practitioners explore cancer through the lens of metabolism and immune function.  The B17 Conversation – Amygdalin and apricot seeds continue to spark interest in alternative healing spaces.  Censorship in Wellness – Certain health topics face removal or moderation on major platforms.  Root Cause Perspectives – Immunity, detox, and nutrition are central to ancestral-minded health approaches.  The Power of Story – Personal health journeys shape belief and curiosity around healing paths.  Ancestral Nutrition Revisited – Traditional foods are being reclaimed for their role in true nourishment.  Links & Resources Operation World Without Cancer’s Website: https://www.owwc.org/ 🎁 Try Pluck Superfood Seasonings Get 20% off your first order with code EA20 at https://www.eatpluck.com — real flavor, real nutrients, no junk.

    1h 10m
  8. Shark Tank, Burnout & A 10-Week Sabbatical Saved Our Family (2025 Reflection) | Margaret Floyd Barry

    22/12/2025

    Shark Tank, Burnout & A 10-Week Sabbatical Saved Our Family (2025 Reflection) | Margaret Floyd Barry

    2025 was a year of deep internal shifts. Margaret and I weren’t chasing big external milestones like the year before, yet something far more lasting took place. Margaret stepped away from her work for a full 10-week sabbatical and fully exited her professional life during that time. From there, everything began to change for her, for me, and for our whole family. We talked openly about burnout and what happens when you keep pushing past your own limits for too long. We shared the moment our daughter told Margaret she felt like she was never around, and how that landed with real weight. We also reflected on our experience with Shark Tank and how it surfaced deeper questions about purpose, pace, and why we are building what we are building. This year asked us to slow down, listen, and repattern from the inside out. As Margaret says, it was about becoming unrecognizable in a way that finally felt true. Key Takeaways Internal Rewiring Matters - 2025 was about deep, unseen transformation at the core level. Burnout Hides Well - You can look high-functioning and still be deeply depleted inside. Rest Isn’t Weak - A 10-week sabbatical revealed more strength than any achievement list. Identity Is Layered - Letting go of the “doer” created space for truer purpose to emerge. Traditional Roles Evolve - Our family rebalanced in a way that felt ancestral and modern. Kids Reflect Truth - When our daughter said “you’re not around,” it hit like a freight train. Where to Find Our Guest Margaret Floyd Barry’s Website: https://margaretfloydbarry.com/  Margaret on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/margaretfloydbarry Links & Resources 🎁 Try Pluck Superfood Seasonings Get 20% off your first order with code EA20 at http://www.eatpluck.com — real flavor, real nutrients, no junk.

    57 min
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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 start living well—one step at a time.

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    James Barry, Podcraft Alchemy
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    68
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