The Daniel Vitalis Show

Daniel Vitalis
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Daniel Vitalis is back from the wild, seeking the cause — and more importantly, the antidote — to the rapid change we're seeing all around us! After six seasons of hosting the TV show, WildFed, and two decades of lecturing and podcasting on nutrition, human domestication and rewilding, The Daniel Vitalis Show is peering beneath the surface at what's driving the chaos in the world around us — and exploring practical ways to live healthy, strong, and spiritually fulfilling lives now, and in the exciting years to come!

  1. 2d ago

    What's Missing? Circadian Health! — Zaid K. Dahhaj

    The sun isn't the problem — the way modern life filters, fragments, and fights our exposure to it may be. Zaid Dahhaj (@zaidkdahhaj) makes the case that circadian alignment is the regulatory layer behind nearly every system in the body, and that understanding our relationship with natural light can fundamentally change how we think about health. In this conversation, Daniel Vitalis and Zaid trace the hidden history of sunlight, medicine, and the body's ancient timing systems, from the Flexner Report and the rise of reductionist medicine to the overlooked roles of heliotherapy, UVB, melatonin, and melanin. They explore why full-spectrum sunlight can't simply be replaced by isolated wavelengths, how different parts of the solar spectrum signal the body throughout the day, and how circadian timing influences everything from insulin sensitivity and cortisol to vitamin D, skin health, and repair. Zaid challenges many of the assumptions behind modern sun avoidance and explains how morning light, darkness, temperature, and properly timed sunlight exposure work together to build a more resilient organism. If you want a biology-first approach to sunlight, sleep, skin health, and metabolic resilience, this conversation offers a radically different way to think about stepping outside. This episode is brought to you by: Surthrival — Superior formulas designed with nature's most potent ingredients. For transcripts and resources from this episode go here. Check out past episodes here.

  2. Aug 24

    The Mystery of the Shroud — Dr. Cheryl White

    The Shroud of Turin may be the most studied artifact on earth, yet the mystery surrounding it only deepens. Dr. Cheryl White, a history professor at LSU and leading shroud scholar, explores the forensic image, blood evidence, three-dimensional data, and historical clues that may place the cloth far earlier than the 1355 date often associated with it. White examines why the 1988 carbon dating is increasingly challenged, newer evidence pointing toward a first-century origin, the Shroud's connections to the Sudarium of Oviedo and ancient art, and the pollen, soil, and sampling controversies surrounding the cloth. Alongside Daniel Vitalis, she tackles the biggest questions surrounding its history, authenticity, and possible connection to Jesus and the resurrection. Whether you're a believer, skeptic, or simply fascinated by one of history's greatest mysteries, this conversation offers a compelling look at the science, history, and unanswered questions surrounding the Shroud of Turin. This episode is brought to you by: Surthrival — Superior formulas designed with nature's most potent ingredients. For transcripts and resources from this episode go here. Check out past episodes here.

  3. Aug 17

    The Trap of Project-Self — Ben Greenfield

    Ben Greenfield (@bengreenfieldfitness) built a global brand around peak performance, biohacking, and relentless self-optimization — then discovered the deeper cost of trying to out-hack his own humanity. Reconnecting with Daniel Vitalis after more than a decade, Ben opens up about his new documentary, Boundless: The Man Who Became Human, and the shift that led him to put faith, family, and wholeness ahead of endless optimization. They explore the trap of the "self-project," the hidden costs of looksmaxing and testosterone culture, radical transparency in marriage, and the difference between using tools wisely and making them your identity. Ben also shares the principles now guiding his life: prayer, kindness, contentment, love, trust, honor, obedience, abundance, intention, and courage. For anyone caught between the drive to achieve more and the desire to live a meaningful life, this conversation offers a powerful rethinking of what true success looks like. This episode is brought to you by: Surthrival — Superior formulas designed with nature's most potent ingredients. For transcripts and resources from this episode go here. Check out past episodes here.

  4. Aug 11

    Is Lyme Disease Natural or Human Engineered? — Kris Newby

    What if the story we've been told about Lyme disease is only the beginning? Could this epidemic be the result of Cold War-era experiments? Science writer and documentary producer Kris Newby (@krisnewby), author of Bitten and senior producer of Under Our Skin, shares how her own battle with Lyme disease led her to uncover a trail of hidden documents, Cold War experiments, and controversial research into weaponized ticks. In this conversation, Newby explores why Lyme is so often misdiagnosed, how ticks transmit multiple pathogens that can suppress the immune system, what her investigation revealed about Willie Burgdorfer and Plum Island, and why early treatment and prevention matter more than ever. If you live in tick country, love the outdoors, or want a deeper understanding of one of the most controversial diseases of our time, this is an episode you won't want to miss. This episode is brought to you by: Surthrival — Superior formulas designed with nature's most potent ingredients. For transcripts and resources from this episode go here. Check out past episodes here.

  5. Aug 4

    Staying Human in the Digital Age — Daniel Vitalis

    In this solo episode, Daniel Vitalis explores how domestication, technology, and artificial environments are reshaping human health, cognition, and spirituality. Drawing on decades of work in wild foods, rewilding, and ancestral living, he examines the hidden costs of modern life — from digital dependence and AI to the growing influence of transhumanist thinking. Daniel also shares practical strategies for strengthening your mind, reconnecting with nature, and cultivating the discernment needed to remain fully human in an increasingly artificial world. If you're seeking greater resilience, deeper purpose, and a grounded perspective on the future of humanity, this episode is for you. This episode is brought to you by: Surthrival — Superior formulas designed with nature's most potent ingredients. For transcripts and resources from this episode go here. Check out past episodes here. Connect with Daniel on Instagram @dvitalis.

  6. Jul 28

    Sunlight and Mitochondrial Health — Andreas David Christou

    In this episode, Daniel Vitalis is joined by Andreas David Christou (@andreas_david_christou) for a deep dive into the foundations of health, performance, and longevity. From circadian rhythm and sunlight to mitochondria, hydration, mobility, and the lymphatic system, their conversation explores how nature-based living can dramatically change the way we feel, move, and age. Andreas explains why real health starts with alignment to light and dark cycles, why movement matters more than endless workouts, and how stress, blue light, and modern habits can quietly drain energy and resilience. The discussion also covers practical strategies for better recovery, improved mobility, stronger connective tissue, and a more coherent nervous system. If you're interested in optimizing your biology through simple, ancestral principles, this conversation offers a powerful roadmap. It's a reminder that looking good, feeling good, and performing well all begin with the same thing: living in rhythm with nature. This episode is brought to you by: Surthrival — Superior formulas designed with nature's most potent ingredients. For transcripts and resources from this episode go here. Check out past episodes here. Connect with Daniel on Instagram @dvitalis.

  7. Jul 21

    UFO's or Sky Hauntings? — Nathaniel Gillis

    What if UFOs, hauntings, and other paranormal phenomena aren't separate mysteries, but different expressions of the same underlying intelligence? In this fascinating conversation, religious demonologist and preternatural philosopher Nathaniel Gillis challenges conventional thinking about high strangeness. He explores the possibility that many encounters are less physical than they appear — manifesting instead through consciousness, perception, and what he calls "the phenomenon." Together, Daniel and Nathaniel examine the blurred boundaries between UFOs, apparitions, and interdimensional entities, unpacking ideas like consciousness manipulation, parasitic intelligence, and the hidden forces that may shape human experience. If the phenomenon is more illusion than object, what does that mean for disclosure, spirituality, and our understanding of reality itself? This episode invites you to question the nature of perception, consciousness, and the unseen forces that may be influencing both. This episode is brought to you by: Surthrival — Superior formulas designed with nature's most potent ingredients. For transcripts and resources from this episode go here. Check out past episodes here. Connect with Daniel on Instagram @dvitalis.

  8. Jul 14

    Walking Isn't Optional — Dr. Courtney Conley

    Your feet are the foundation of your body, yet most of us spend our lives weakening them without realizing it. In this episode, Dr. Courtney Conley (@drcourtneyconley) reveals how modern footwear and poor foot mechanics contribute to chronic pain, injury, and declining mobility — and what you can do to reverse it. Drawing from her own journey beyond orthotics, Courtney explains how strengthening your feet can improve posture, balance, gait, and overall health. You'll learn simple ways to assess your foot function, why toe strength matters, and how gradual barefoot exposure can help rebuild resilient, pain-free movement. Whether you're an athlete, struggling with chronic pain, or simply want to move better for life, this conversation offers practical tools to help you reclaim one of your body's most important — and overlooked — assets. This episode is brought to you by: Surthrival — Superior formulas designed with nature's most potent ingredients. For transcripts and resources from this episode go here. Check out past episodes here. Connect with Daniel on Instagram @dvitalis.

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Daniel Vitalis is back from the wild, seeking the cause — and more importantly, the antidote — to the rapid change we're seeing all around us! After six seasons of hosting the TV show, WildFed, and two decades of lecturing and podcasting on nutrition, human domestication and rewilding, The Daniel Vitalis Show is peering beneath the surface at what's driving the chaos in the world around us — and exploring practical ways to live healthy, strong, and spiritually fulfilling lives now, and in the exciting years to come!

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  • Creator
    Daniel Vitalis
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026
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