Ep. 34: Bird Flu, Bleach Baths + Fake Labels: The Dark Reality of Big Meat with Farmer Rob, Founder of Primal Pastures
Not all meat is created equal and most of what we’re sold at the grocery store is a lie.In this episode of Grounded Wellness, Bethany sits down with her brother-in-law, Farmer Rob — founder of Primal Pastures and a practicing physician assistant. Rob brings a rare dual perspective: both from inside the medical system and from the frontlines of regenerative farming.Together, they unravel the deep corruption of America’s meat industry: misleading labels, diseased animals, toxic feed, bleach baths, and the devastating impact these practices have on our health. But this episode isn’t just a takedown — it’s also a hopeful blueprint for what ethical, nourishing, and truly clean meat can (and should) look like.From their humble beginnings raising 50 backyard chickens, Rob and his family have built a thriving regenerative farm rooted in transparency, integrity, and ancestral wisdom. This conversation is as shocking as it is empowering and it may just change the way you shop for meat forever.Episode Resources:Primal Pastures:Shop the Cleanest Meat in America: https://primalpastures.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/primalpastures/?hl=enTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@theprimalpasturesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/PrimalPastures/Explore more from Primally Pure:Shop: https://bit.ly/4e1HzVvBlog: https://bit.ly/4gAeIsYInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/primallypureTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@primallypure?lang=en
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Ep. 33: Feeling Tired + Bloated? How To Detox Using Herbal Medicine with Kauai Farmacy Co-Founder, Doug Wolkon
This week on Grounded Wellness, we journeyed to the lush North Shore of Kauai to sit down with a truly inspiring guest — Doug Wolkon, co-founder of Kauai Farmacy. Doug’s path is one of radical transformation, from a fast-paced career in New York finance to cultivating a regenerative herbal medicine forest in Hawaii. His story is a living testimony to what it means to return to the land, reconnect with ancestral wisdom, and let nature lead the way toward healing.This episode will give you a renewed respect for the plants growing in your backyard (or at your farmer’s market), and a powerful reminder that wellness doesn’t have to be complicated — it just needs to be intentional.If you’ve been burnt out, foggy, or stuck in cycles of trying everything and still not feeling well, this conversation will feel like a full-body exhale.Episode Resources:Kauai Farmacy:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kauaifarmacytea/?hl=enWebsite: https://shop.kauaifarmacy.com/Doug Wolkon:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dougwolkon/Explore more from Primally Pure:Shop: https://bit.ly/4e1HzVvBlog: https://bit.ly/4gAeIsYInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/primallypureTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@primallypure?lang=en
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Ep. 32: The ‘Health’ Lies We’ve Been Sold with Paul Saladino, MD
This conversation with Dr. Paul Saladino is a call to investigate the why behind our habits, our headlines, and our health beliefs. In a world full of fear-based marketing—from sunscreens to snack bars—his perspective invites a more grounded perspective rooted in science. Paul doesn’t just challenge the status quo, he brings data, ancestral wisdom, and personal experience to illuminate what’s actually making us sick.Tune in to the full episode to learn more about:The real cause of skin cancer (and why sunlight isn’t the villain)How seed oils impact your skinWhy sunglasses may increase your risk of sun damageWhy Paul started eating fruit after 1.5 years on a carnivore dietThe problem with vegetablesWhy indoor lighting may be ruining your nervous systemThe benefits of creatineWhy your “healthy” snack bar is wrecking your hormones and gut healthEnjoy 15% off clean, high-protein, nutrient-dense meat snacks and supplements made from real, regeneratively raised ingredients with code: GROUNDEDWELLNESS Shop Lineage Provisions: bit.ly/46wvZRaEpisode Resources:Paul Saladino:Website: https://www.paulsaladinomd.co/Newsletter sign-up & Other resources: https://www.paulsaladinomd.co/resources Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulsaladinomd/X: https://x.com/paulsaladinomdTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@paulsaladinomd2YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Paulsaladinomd/featuredLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/paulsaladinomd/Explore more from Primally Pure:Shop: https://bit.ly/4e1HzVvBlog: https://bit.ly/4gAeIsYInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/primallypureTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@primallypure?lang=enStudies Paul references in this episode: Outdoor workers show lower melanoma rates than indoor workers https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16734890/ - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2256710/Higher linoleic acid levels are linked with increased melanoma risk. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16372927/ - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3110746/High‑linoleic (n‑6 PUFA) diets exacerbate UV‑induced skin cancers in animal models; notably PUFA-fed mice showed greater UV tumorigenesis than those fed saturated fats https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6035072/?utm_source=chatgpt.comUV exposure induces peroxidation of linoleic acid in the stratum corneum, triggering inflammation https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9284/12/4/130?utm_source=chatgpt.comDiets high in linoleic acid lead to greater incorporation into LDL and enhance LDL oxidizability, a well-established atherogenic risk factor https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9488997/ , https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1558840/ Potatoes fried in seed oils carry the same amount of chemicals found in 25 cigarettes https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6131264/Sucralose & hypothalamic blood flow https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40140714/Quorum sensing disruption in the microbiome from artificial sweeteners https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34576027/Monkeys Study: Indicates faster turnover with low-fat diets, suggesting possible acceleration strategies.https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/BF02523831 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1471-4159.1990.tb03125.xKinetic Study: Suggests it may take 2+ years to fully turn over polyunsaturated fats in cell membranes. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10386285, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/5900208/
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Ep. 31: Pro Surfer Bethany Hamilton Unfiltered: Motherhood, Wellness Tips + Healing from Burnout
Bethany Hamilton is best known for surviving a shark attack at 13, returning to professional surfing just weeks later, and sharing her story with the world through her book Soul Surfer and her documentary Unstoppable. But this episode goes somewhere deeper — into the tender, unfiltered space of motherhood, burnout, and what it looks like to truly nourish yourself as a woman, professional athlete, and a mom.This episode is a warm hug and a reality check all at once. If you’ve been stuck in survival mode, trying to do it all while feeling like you're falling apart — this conversation is for you.Let’s dig in. Episode Resources:Bethany Hamilton:Follow: https://www.instagram.com/bethanyhamilton/?hl=enListen to her podcast: https://bethanyhamilton.com/podcastWatch her documentary:https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/bethany-hamilton-unstoppable/umc.cmc.1idviqdt6vvrco03nu1ul0346Bethany’s Recommendations: Wellness Tools:Hoolest Vagus Nerve Stimulator: https://hoolest.com/pages/primeHostage Mouth Tape (cut in half): https://hostagetape.com/products/hostage-tape-variant The Dream Tape (for her children): https://dreamrecovery.io/products/dream-tape-mouth-tapeRhinomed Turbine Nasal Dilator: https://us.rhinomedshop.com/product/turbine-trial-pack/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20779854191&gclid=CjwKCAjwmenCBhA4EiwAtVjzmijCS-NjOiNmc3YWScfmYEC_xg0n4XGPAgebJnBOKj130qt3NhjRTxoCqHoQAvD_BwEParasite cleanse from Sanctuary Wellness: https://www.thesanctuaryholisticwellness.com/products/parasite-m-g-tincture?srsltid=AfmBOoosq_llylez5BA1PCeC-e0wvRJcJbjTzlTEPNSkwQmUZKdCiLRbFavorite Primally Pure Deodorant: https://primallypure.com/products/geranium-deodorantBooks:Unhurried Homeschooler by Durenda WilsonCharlotte Mason CompanionThe Read-Aloud Family by Sarah MackenzieGreen Ember Series by S.D. Smith – “Lord of the Rings meets Narnia but with bunnies!”Documentary:Fed a Lie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcbDmKfY5qEExplore more from Primally Pure:Shop: https://bit.ly/4e1HzVvBlog: https://bit.ly/4gAeIsYBlog on red light:https://primallypure.com/blogs/blog/red-light-benefits?srsltid=AfmBOorZ0NviPBA0r_1azAJmK0Qgftu1IpG9rA1uwdJ_qOfN9BdUi7Ag
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Bonus: Ovulatory Phase Meditation - Embrace Your Glow + Energy
Your ovulatory phase (your mid-cycle 3-5 day window) is your body’s internal summer – a time of natural radiance, confidence and connection.In this episode of Grounded Wellness, our Holistic Esthetician, Courtney, guides you through a mindful meditation to help you harness the vibrant energy of this phase in your cycle. Whether you're seated, lying down or enjoying an evening walk, this cycle syncing meditation is designed to ground your energy while encouraging your natural glow.Through affirmations, breathwork and intentional visualization, Courtney will help you reconnect with your body, embrace your creativity and tap into the magnetic energy of this sacred season. Return to this meditation every month to feel empowered, connected and aligned with the expansive energy of your ovulatory phase.Let’s begin.Explore Primally Pure:Shop: https://bit.ly/4e1HzVvBlog: https://bit.ly/4gAeIsYFollow Primally Pure:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/primallypureTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@primallypureYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHLEirBmkKP7jGx4vF05oRA
Welcome to Grounded Wellness: your go-to podcast for simple and trustworthy information on how to live a more holistic + non-toxic life. Each week you’ll find us here, on our regenerative farm, grounding with our feet in the soil, and having candid, out-of-the-box conversations with leading experts in holistic health, skincare, regenerative agriculture and more.
No matter where you are on your holistic wellness journey, we invite you to be part of this conversation.
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