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. “Everything We’re Told About Food Is Wrong” How Carnivore Fixed My Weight and Anxiety | Jenny Mitich

    3D AGO

    “Everything We’re Told About Food Is Wrong” How Carnivore Fixed My Weight and Anxiety | Jenny Mitich

    🎁Could You Be Missing The Most Nutrient-Dense Cuts? 👉 Get Your FREE Freedom Meats Guide: https://shop.eatpluck.com/pages/freedom-meats-guide 👈 Can eating only meat actually improve your health, energy, and mental clarity?  Jenny Mitich is a carnivore diet advocate, YouTuber, and author of Complete Carnivore who shares how switching to an animal based diet helped her lose 50 pounds, stabilize blood sugar, improve metabolic health, and eliminate anxiety and chronic symptoms. Her journey explores carnivore diet myths, cholesterol concerns, fiber debates, and the real metabolic health changes she tracked through blood work, glucose monitoring, and personal diet experiments. Key Insights: ✅ Carnivore Diet Simplifies Nutrition And Eliminates Food Confusion ✅ Animal Based Diet Helped Stabilize Blood Sugar And Improve Metabolic Health ✅ Removing High Oxalate Foods Can Reduce Fatigue And Digestive Issues ✅ Red Meat And Saturated Fat Myths Are Often Misunderstood In Nutrition Science ✅ Data Tracking With Blood Work And Glucose Monitoring Reveals Real Diet Impact ✅ Meat Heavy Nutrition Can Support Energy, Mental Health, And Weight Loss Chapters: 00:00 Coming Up… 00:37 Pregnancy Weight Gain And Food Confusion 03:27 What Jenny Was Eating Before Carnivore 05:13 Starting The Carnivore Diet 05:57 Keto Flu And Oxalate Dumping Explained 08:44 When Energy And Health Started Improving 11:34 The Book That Changed Her View On Nutrition 14:05 Sugar Addiction And Early Health Struggles 17:09 Is Carnivore Diet Too Restrictive 19:05 McDonald’s Carnivore Experiment 21:13 Common Carnivore Diet Myths 23:00 Do You Need Fiber For Gut Health 24:37 Fat Intake On Carnivore 26:15 Is Carnivore Diet Expensive 29:58 Lab Results And Health Markers 33:16 Surprising Health Improvements 34:07 Raising Kids On An Animal Based Diet 36:17 Advice For Exhausted Moms 38:26 Biggest Carnivore Diet Mistakes 41:05 Levels Of Carnivore And Flexibility 43:07 The Worst Diet Rule In Society 46:39 Fixing Circadian Rhythm 👤 Guest Info: Complete Carnivore Book: https://www.amazon.com/Complete-Carnivore-Achieving-Through-Meat-Based/dp/1628605766/ Jenny Mitich YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JennyMitich Jenny Mitich Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mamamitich/ Jenny Mitich TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realjennymitich Jenny Mitich Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100053642923442 Links & Resources 🎁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.

    51 min
  2. Breast Implant Illness, Inflammation & Cosmetic Surgery Risks | Robert Whitfield, MD

    MAR 5

    Breast Implant Illness, Inflammation & Cosmetic Surgery Risks | Robert Whitfield, MD

    🎁Could You Be Missing The Most Nutrient-Dense Cuts? 👉 Get Your FREE Freedom Meats Guide: https://shop.eatpluck.com/pages/freedom-meats-guide 👈 Dr. Robert Whitfield, world-renowned holistic plastic surgeon and leading expert in Breast Implant Illness, explains what really happens when a foreign device interacts with your immune system. With a background in oncology and microsurgery, he brings a rare clinical depth to explant surgery, chronic inflammation, and patient-centered healing. This episode challenges transactional medicine, unpacks the real risks of breast implants, and explores how true body autonomy begins with informed decisions and lowering systemic inflammation. Key Insights: ✅ Breast Implants Trigger An Immune Response ✅ Chronic Inflammation Drives Many BII Symptoms ✅ Detox Pathways Impact Surgical Recovery ✅ GLP-1 Medications Require Strict Guardrails ✅ Informed Consent Must Include Long-Term Risks ✅ Holistic Surgery Focuses On Lowering Inflammation Chapters: 00:00 Have You Outgrown A Past Decision? 00:56 Why Breast Implant Illness Is Gaining Momentum 03:39 Is There Such Thing As A Safe Breast Implant? 06:18 Immune Response, Genetics, And Organ Rejection Patterns 09:00 Detox Pathways, Mold Toxicity, And Inflammation 12:34 Modern Beauty Standards And Body Autonomy 18:39 Why Dr. Whitfield Shifted Away From Implants 23:59 Rewriting The Medical Playbook On Body Image 25:43 The Hidden Risks Of GLP-1 Medications 29:32 Feeling “Enough” In A High-Pressure Culture 31:32 Life After Explant Surgery 38:26 Questions To Ask Before Cosmetic Surgery 45:34 The SHARP Method And Lowering Inflammation 49:22 Ancestral Health And The Power Of Clean Air 👤 Guest Info: SHARP Method Book: https://a.co/d/hPxOTrW Dr. Robert Whitfield Website: https://www.drrobertwhitfield.com Dr. Robert Whitfield IG: https://www.instagram.com/robertwhitfieldmd Dr. Robert Whitfield YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@robertwhitfieldmd Dr. Robert Whitfield LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-robert-whitfield-md-50775b10 Links & Resources 🎁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.

    53 min
  3. How to Fix Pelvic Floor Issues Naturally | Breathing, Core & Recovery | Dr. Kayla Borchers

    FEB 26

    How to Fix Pelvic Floor Issues Naturally | Breathing, Core & Recovery | Dr. Kayla Borchers

    🎁Could You Be Missing The Most Nutrient-Dense Cuts? 👉 Get Your FREE Freedom Meats Guide: https://shop.eatpluck.com/pages/freedom-meats-guide 👈 Pelvic floor dysfunction, urinary leakage, prolapse, and nervous system dysregulation are far more connected than most people realize, and ignoring them can impact pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and long term pelvic health. Dr. Kayla Borchers is a pelvic floor physical therapist and nervous system expert who takes a holistic, root cause approach to women’s health. We unpack diaphragmatic breathing, why traditional Kegel exercises often fail, how to heal C section scar tissue, and what true postpartum recovery should look like so you can restore core strength Key Insights: ✅ Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Is Common But Not Normal ✅ Diaphragmatic Breathing Regulates The Nervous System ✅ Traditional Kegels Can Worsen Tight Pelvic Floor ✅ Postpartum Recovery Requires Scar Mobilization And Core Rehab ✅ C Section Recovery Impacts Multiple Tissue Layers ✅ Proactive Pregnancy Preparation Reduces Tearing Risk Chapters: 00:00 Why Pelvic Floor Matters 00:40 Men And Pelvic Floor Dysfunction 01:44 What The Pelvic Floor Actually Does 02:50 Diaphragmatic Breathing Explained 04:55 Fight Or Flight And Bowel Changes 06:43 What Healthy Stool Should Look Like 09:36 Why We Only Talk About Pelvic Floor Postpartum 15:10 Is Modern Life Disrupting Our Breath 19:28 How To Release The Diaphragm At Home 24:30 Social Media, Stress And Shallow Breathing 26:31 Exhale Longer Than You Inhale 28:53 Nose Breathing And Pelvic Floor Activation 32:08 Why Kegels Can Make Things Worse 35:56 Vaginal Weights And Jade Eggs 39:12 Postpartum Tightness And Shame Myths 42:30 C Section Recovery And Scar Healing 48:35 One Ancestral Practice To Bring Back 50:02 Where To Find Dr. Kayla Borchers 👤 Guest Info: 🎁Free Preconception, Pregnancy & Postpartum Guides: https://www.drkaylaborchers.com/resources Dr. Kayla Borchers Website: https://www.drkaylaborchers.com Dr. Kayla Borchers IG: https://www.instagram.com/drkaylaborchers Links & Resources: 🎁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.

    52 min
  4. How Artificial Light and EMFs Are Rewiring Your Biology (And How to Fix It) | Thaddeus Owen

    FEB 19

    How Artificial Light and EMFs Are Rewiring Your Biology (And How to Fix It) | Thaddeus Owen

    🎁Could You Be Missing The Most Nutrient-Dense Cuts? 👉 Get Your FREE Freedom Meats Guide: https://shop.eatpluck.com/pages/freedom-meats-guide 👈 Artificial light, EMF exposure, blue light at night, and circadian disruption may be the real drivers behind insomnia, anxiety, hormone imbalance, and chronic fatigue, not just diet and exercise. Thaddeus Owen is a biohacker, circadian health expert, and co-founder of DreamWalkerz who bridges ancestral living with modern science to restore mitochondrial health, optimize sleep, and reduce EMF exposure. We explore sunrise routines, melatonin optimization, seasonal eating, 5G radiation, artificial light toxicity, and practical ways to reset your circadian rhythm so you can reclaim your biology in a tech-saturated world. Key Insights: ✅ Blue Light At Night Suppresses Melatonin And Disrupts Circadian Rhythm ✅ Sunrise Light Exposure Is The Most Powerful Free Biohack For Sleep  ✅ Artificial Light Creates A Circadian Mismatch That Impacts Hormone Balance ✅ EMF Exposure From WiFi And 5G Increases Biological Stress  ✅ Seasonal Eating And Local Food Help Restore Mitochondrial Health ✅ Blocking Blue Light And Reducing EMFs Improves Deep Sleep Chapters: 00:00 The Modern World Vs Human Biology 02:00 From Biohacking To Ancestral Living 04:43 Fixing Insomnia With Light 07:06 Blue Light And Artificial Lighting Explained 10:33 Seasonal Light And Reproduction Signals 12:07 Seasonal Affective Disorder And Indoor Living 14:42 Sleeping More In Winter 17:21 Frozen Light And Circadian Mismatch 20:55 Eating Locally For Seasonal Health 25:11 EMFs And Microwave Radiation Explained 29:22 Are Microwaves Safe 32:25 Reducing WiFi Exposure At Night 36:25 What 5G Really Means 39:42 Who Is Most Sensitive To EMFs 45:14 Do EMF Stickers Work 49:34 The Two Most Powerful Ancestral Habits 51:51 How To Bring Your Biology Back Online 57:38 Where To Find Thaddeus 👤 Guest Info: 🎁 Use code PRIMAL for 15% off Melatonin Makeover: https://dreamwalkerz.ai/pages/melatoninmakeover DreamWalkerz: https://dreamwalkerz.ai PrimalHacker: https://primalhacker.com DreamWalkerz IG: https://instagram.com/dreamwalkerzai PrimalHacker YouTube: https://youtube.com/@Primalhacker DreamWalkerz YouTube: https://youtube.com/@dreamwalkerzai DreamWalkerz TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@dreamwalkerzai Links & Resources 🎁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.

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

    FEB 12

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

    FEB 5

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

    JAN 29

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

    JAN 22

    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.

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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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  • Creator
    James Barry, Podcraft Alchemy
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    72
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Everyday Ancestral with James Barry
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