Ancestral Elements Podcast
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Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Metabilic Meyham And Money Ep.60
24 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 60 looks at the industry surrounding metabolism. Learn what the industry is launching into next in the form of postbiotics (metabolites) and i...
Healthy Vs Healthy Ep.59
09 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 59 of the Ancestral Elements Podcast looks at how foods are classified as "healthy". Learn the difference between what is considered to be hea...
Eating On The Wild Side: The Plant Kingdom Ep.58
09 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 58 navigates the waters of the plant kingdom and the domestication process. Learn how to incorporate more wild plants into your diet and incre...
Year Of The Water Tiger: Destined For Change Ep.57
01 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 57 of the Ancestral Elements Podcast rings in the Lunar New Year with topics surrounding change. Learn the when, what, and why you might want ...
Excessive Human Inputs And The Hidden Costs In Food Ep 56
26 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 56 of the Ancestral Elements Podcast takes a hard look at the costs of the high degree of human inputs in our food system. Show Notes: https...
New Year Same You Ep.55
11 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 55 of the Ancestral Elements Podcast looks at the new fad diets of 2022. See what is being pushed by industry and how it stacks up against ove...
Demystifying Diversity In Nutrition Ep.54
21 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 54 of the Ancestral Elements Podcast cover the topic of diversity. This isn't your "eat the rainbow" diversity, this is actually species diver...
Eating With Ego: The Evolution Of Dietary Dogma Ep.53
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 53 of the Ancestral Elements Podcast explores ideas around dietary practices and how some were never based on the foundations of health. Learn...
It's Not Just My Health: Finding Ancestral Context Ep.52
07 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 52 of the Ancestral Elements Podcast looks back at the last year about some of the topics that are covered. Redefine your idea of what food an...
Entomophagy: Let it Bug You Ep.51
30 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 51 of the Ancestral Elements Podcast looks at the practice of Entomophagy or eating insects. Learn how this practice has shaped our humanity a...
Seaweeds and Algae The Protist Kingdom Ep.50
23 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 50 of the Ancestral Elements Podcast dives deep into the under water world of the protist kingdom. Learn how seaweed and algae has shaped our ...
Salt Ep.49
16 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 49 of the Ancestral Elements Podcast goes through the turbulent history of salt. Learn how it shaped our current way of life and how salt has ...
Foodborne Illness Ep.48
02 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 48 of the Ancestral Elements Podcast looks at the recent onion recall and the inner workings of foodborne illness as it relates to global food...
Fiber Ep. 47
19 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 47 of the Ancestral Elements Podcast dives into the nutritional enigma of fiber. Is it all hype surrounding fiber or is it a biological necess...
Chaga Mushroom: A Fungal Friend Ep.46
12 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 46 of the Ancestral Elements Podcast covers chaga mushrooms many beneficial properties surrounding antioxidant values, viral loads, and potent...
Geophagy: Eat Dirt! Ep.45
05 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 45 of the Ancestral Elements Podcast gets elbows deep into the practice of geophagy. Is it merely an eating disorder of pica, or a ancestral p...
Fish: A Whale of a Tale Ep. 44
28 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the Ancestral Elements Podcast, we cast a wide net on the nutritional aspects of seafood. Learn how to mitigate potential harmful effects...
An Apple A Day: Keeps the Microbiome Pathology at Bay Ep. 43
21 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 43 of the Ancestral Elements Podcast center around the fermentation of apples. Learn how cider can increase your microbiome diversity this fal...
GI Joe: The Battle For The Microbiome Ep.42
14 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 42 of the Ancestral Elements Podcast centers around recent research on the microbiome. We often end up battling our own microbiome through med...
Food Science: The Evolution of Technology, Mistakes, and Just Plain F-ups Ep. 41
07 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 41 of the Ancestral Elements Podcast looks at the history of food science. From modern technology to market forces food has become big busines...
Honey: The Quest for Human Evolution and Development Ep. 40
31 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 40 of the Ancestral Elements Podcast goes deep into the powerhouse nutrient that is honey. Looking from an ancestral lens learn how honey shap...
Put Down the Scalpel: Save the Appendix and Microbiota Ep.39
24 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 39 of the Ancestral Elements Podcast looks at the most misunderstood organ in the human body the appendix. Learn why the appendix should be sa...
Cook, Can, Ferment: Food Storage And Nutritional Basics Ep.38
17 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 38 of the Ancestral Elements Podcast looks at food storage techniques in cooking, canning, and fermentation. Learn how a simple fermentation c...
The Lymphatic System And Nutritional Genomics More Than Waste Management Ep.37
10 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 37 of the Ancestral Elements Podcast explores the complex system of lymph. The Lymphatic System goes way beyond waste removal and immunity. Le...
Kidneys Harnessing The Power Of Jing Ep.36
02 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 36 of the Ancestral Elements Podcast breaks down the concept of Jing in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Learn how to use a balanced diet a...
Microbiota and the Liver Ep.35
27 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 35 of the Ancestral Elements Podcast dives deep into the gut-liver axis. Learn how the microbiota and the liver work together and with other s...
5 Kingdom Nutrition Ep. 34
21 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 34 of the Ancestral Elements Podcast centers around a 5 kingdom approach to nutrition. By eating from all 5 kingdoms of life you increase the ...
Fat: A Macronutrient Controversy Ep.33
06 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 33 of the Ancestral Elements Podcast centers around the controversial macronutrient of fat. Learn why fat has been the poster child for many d...
Carbohydrates: The Good The Bad The Ugly Ep. 32
29 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 32 of The Ancestral Elements Podcast turns its focus to carbs. Take a look at what is good, not so good, and just plain ugly about this macron...
Protein: A Macronutrient For Recovery Ep.31
22 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 31 of the Ancestral Elements Podcast looks at the essential macronutrient of protein. Learn what your body uses protein for, how much you need...
Environmental Hormesis: Setting Yourself up For Nutrition Ep. 30
15 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 30 of the Ancestral Elements Podcast connects two concepts together, environmental hormesis and nutritional genomics. This prepares your body ...
The Skeleton: More Than A Structure Ep. 29
08 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 29 of the Ancestral Elements Podcast covers the skeleton. Learn how the skeleton is way more than just the system that provides structure to y...
Sports Nutrition: Fascia The System You Didn't Know You Had Ep.28
01 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 28 of the Ancestral Elements Podcast discusses the fascial system. This system of the body must be contended with at every level of movement. ...
Supplements: The Good The Bad and The FDA Ep. 27
25 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 27 of the Ancestral Elements Podcast takes a look at the supplement industry. Is there a difference in supplements? Do you need to take them? ...
Food Cravings: When it's good to indulge Ep.26
18 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 26 of the Ancestral Elements Podcast covers topics on craving and indulgence surrounding food and nutrition. Learn why food cravings arise and...
Obesity: A Case for Nutritional Genomics Ep. 25
11 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 25 of the Ancestral Elements Podcast looks at what it means for 43% of adults to be obese. How can things start to change and do we want them ...
Developmental Nutrition Ep. 24
04 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 24 of the Ancestral Elements Podcast dives into the steps that are necessary to prepare your body nutritionally before, during, and post pregn...
Nutrition And Aging: The Fountain of Youth Ep. 23
27 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 23 of the Ancestral Elements Podcast discusses topics on aging and how nutrition can either be a benefit to this complex biological interactio...
What's Up with Medicine? Ep. 22
20 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 22 of the Ancestral Elements Podcast, looks at the history of medicine. Take a dive into why systems of medicine are in place, where did they ...
Forgotten Concepts In Nutrition: Food And Death Ep. 21
13 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 21 of the Ancestral Elements Podcast asks a single question; What is food? Take a deep look at what is at the heart of this simple question. S...
Forgotten Concepts of Nutrition: The Way Of Shen Ep. 20
06 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 20 of the Ancestral Elements Podcast looks at the Traditional Chinese Medicine concept of Shen. Learn how to cultivate Shen (spirit) through n...
Forgotten Concepts In Nutrition: Building The Blood Ep. 19
30 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 19 of the Ancestral Elements Podcast explores ideas around building the blood with nutrients. Specifically, how metabolites end up being synth...
Forgotten Concepts In Nutrition: Community Ep. 18
23 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 18 of the Ancestral Elements Podcast looks at community nutrition. What is community nutrition? Does it work? What programs are out there? Can...
Immune Health Antifragility And Adaptability Ep. 17
16 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 17 of the Ancestral Elements Podcast, looks at how to care for your body's innate immune system. Learn basic foods, and principles, that will ...
Relationship To Food: Myths, Misnomers, and Mindset Ep. 16
09 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 16 of the Ancestral Elements Podcast asks the question, what is food? Take a look at the central ideas that revolve around ideas of nutrition ...
Male Fertility: Motility Matters Ep. 15
02 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 15 "Male Fertility Motility Matters". Focuses on enhancing male fertility through nutrition, lifestyle, and managing stress. 50% of all infert...
PCOS with Katie Walczak Ep. 14
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
PCOS episode 14 with Katie Walczak takes a look at what its like to live with PCOS. Hear Katie's journey from the initial symptoms to the diagnosis to...
Nutrigenetics Cellular Redox Ep. 13
16 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ancestral Elements Podcast ep. 13 goes through the process of cellular redox and mitochondrial health. These factors are either driving health or unhe...
Nutrigenetics: Mitochondria Ep. 12
09 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ancestral Elements Podcast Ep. 12 explores nutrigenetics and mitochondria health. Learn how to get the most out of your cells by increasing your cellu...
Nutrigenetics: Methylation Ep. 11
02 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 11 of the Ancestral Elements Podcast looks a methylation and how it relates to specific nutrients that you are building your body with. Take a...
Nutrigenetics: The food you eat changes you Ep. 10
26 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ancestral Elements Podcast Ep. 10 Takes a look inside your genome, learn how the food and nutrition you're taking in directly controls what your genes...
Vegan Vs. Carnivore Ep. 9
19 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 9 of the Ancestral Elements Podcast
Diet Extremes: Keto Vs. Paleo Ep. 8
12 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 8 of the Ancestral Elements Podcast takes a look at the popular diets of keto and paleo. Learn about the benefits of both, as well as the pote...
Fad Diets Ep. 7
05 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 7 of the Ancestral Elements Podcast looks at the world of fad diets. Why they are not biologically sustainable, and why people don't tend to s...
Earth Ep. 6
29 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Element of Earth is at the center of the other 4 elements. Follow along as we walk through the history of the earth. From the Neolithic Revolution...
Metal Ep. 5
22 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to keep everything from your thyroid to your bones healthy and in balance from this element of metal.
Wood Ep. 4
15 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Lets split apart this element of wood, and get to the heart of it. On Episode 4 of Ancestral Elements we talk about the versatile elements of wood.
Air Ep. 3
08 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Take a deep breath because we're talking about the element of air. How it moves in the environment, what it does to our physiology and how we can bett...
Ancestral Elements Podcast Water Episode 2
01 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A look into water as a nutrient, and how it was viewed in the past and how its viewed today.
Sitting FireSide Ep. 1
26 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sitting FireSide Ep. 1 by Travis Krick