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EPISODE · Apr 29, 2025 · 59 MIN

Why Soil Health is Human Health w/ Joel Salatin The Lunatic Farmer

from Metabolic Matters

In this Earth Month special of Metabolic Matters, Dr. Nasha Winters sits down with a true agricultural icon and personal hero—Joel Salatin, also known as the “Lunatic Farmer.” This deeply inspiring conversation unpacks the roots of regenerative farming, the truth behind industrial agriculture, and the deep spiritual connection between soil health and human health.Joel shares powerful stories from his decades-long journey challenging conventional farming, the legacy of his family’s ecological practices, and why the health of our planet and bodies are inseparable. From compost to community, microbiomes to monocultures, this episode is a soul-stirring call to action to reconnect with food, farming, and the Earth.Topics Covered:The historical roots of industrial farming post-WWIIJoel’s path as a regenerative farming pioneerThe microbiome-soil health connectionHow hospitals and schools could heal communities through foodActionable steps anyone can take—urban or rural—to make a differenceResources & Links:Learn more about Joel’s work: polyfacefarms.comJoel’s book that changed it all: Folks, This Ain’t NormalExplore regenerative food sourcing: Polyface Farm’s shipping servicesFollow Joel on Socials:FB: https://www.facebook.com/PolyfaceFarmInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/polyfacefarmX: https://twitter.com/PolyfaceFarmYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@farmlikealunaticConnect with Dr. Nasha & the Metabolic Terrain Institute of Health💖 Donate to support Cancer Patient Treatment 📖 Purchase “The Metabolic Approach to Cancer” Book📰 Read this Blog Post: How to Find the Right Practitioner💻Check out our virtual Metabolic Health Day space for Free Videos and Resources🔍 Find a Practitioner or Advocate trained in the metabolic approach.📘 Learn about the Terrain Advocate Program for allied health professionals.🎓Explore the Integrative Metabolic Oncology Course for healthcare practitioners.🌟 See Patient Testimonials Metabolic Matters is a podcast produced by Metabolic Regen. © Metabolic Regen. All rights reserved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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