Health From The Source

Today we speak with Dr. Miki Ben-Dor, a paleoanthropologist who researches and publishes on the association between diet and human evolution. His research has been an integral part of reshaping the narrative around nutrition from an evolutionary perspective. He has put together various papers with a range and depth of evidence in support of the idea that humans likely evolved as hyper-carnivores. This is of course extremely important in the discussion about nutrition given the mainstream is trying to persuade people to reduce their meat intake. If we evolved to eat these foods and we then remove them from our diet, what effect does this have? Since the dawn of the USDA food guidelines it’s pretty apparent that the shift away from animal fats and towards carbohydrates and industrial seed oils has been a complete nightmare and failure of dietary policy bringing rise to the worst obesity and chronic disease epidemic we’ve ever seen in Westernised developed countries. We cover a few key topics that Miki has researched, but for a more comprehensive and detailed review of all the research in support of Miki’s position, we highly recommend you read his papers or watch some of his other talks on available on YouTube. Follow Miki on Twitter @bendormikiBe sure to check out Miki’s book, Live Paleo Style on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com.au/Living-Paleo-Style-Ancestral-Modern-Wellbeing/dp/B0BVCT3FQD/References: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ajpa.24247https://www.mdpi.com/2571-550X/6/3/46https://www.pnas.org/doi/full/10.1073/pnas.2110764118https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0028689http://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S0277379124001616Ancestry Foundation Talks: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=ancestry+foundation+miki+ben-dor#ancestralhealth #animalbased #carnivore #carnivorediet #anthropology #paleoanthropology_____________________🥩 SAVE 10% Off Vital Origin with code ‘SOURCE10’: https://vitalorigin.com.au/product/Learn more about us: https://vitalorigin.com.au/about-us/Follow UsInstagram: @vital.originTikTok: @vital.originSpotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vital-originApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/health-from-the-source/id1728167822YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@vitalorigin_____________________Timestamps00:00 - Intro01:47 - Miki’s Background06:45 - What is Paleoanthropology 13:00 - Understanding Trophic Levels24:00 - Tyranny of Ethnography 26:45 - Evidence of Carnivory 38:30 - Optimal Foraging Theory48:00 - Man the Fat Hunter & Megafauna54:00 - How Humans Evolved for Hunting1:08:00 - What is the Human Diet 1:17:00 - Miki’s Book and Where to Follow_____________________Medical DisclaimerThis content is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions.

Today we talk with Jake Wolki, owner of Wolki Farms and Butchery, who is pushing the envelope on high quality regenerative meat in Australia. Jake brings a unique business perspective to growing a successful regenerative agriculture farm and butchery that also has a strong underlying mission that was started with an initial decision to improve his own health. We discuss The Five Pillars of Wolki Farm that guide Wolki Farm - Animal Welfare, Environmental Backbone, Healing Food, Building Community and Profit.  This is a great episode particularly for those looking to learn more about how to transition to a successful regenerative farming practice and business. Jake shares detailed information on specific breeds of animals and how animal selection is a major contributor to good animal welfare and successful farming in your particular climate. He particularly talks about the Nguni cattle which is an African breed and very resilient to the Australian climate. He also shares his particular take on running a successful business and how to give back to the community at the same time.  Follow Jake and Wolki Farms https://wolkifarm.com.au/ Jacob Wolki (@wolkifarm) • Instagram photos and videos Jacob Wolki (@JakeWolki) / X You can also connect with Jake and many other guest speakers at the upcoming Regenerate conference > REGENERATE Health Summit Mentions Joel Salatin Savoury Institute - https://savory.global/ #ancestralhealth #animalbased #carnivore #carnivorediet #regenerativeagriculture #carbonfarming #sustainability  — 🥩 SAVE 10% Off Vital Origin with code ‘SOURCE10’: Beef Tallow & Beef Organ Supplements Australia | Vital Origin Learn more about us: About | Vital Origin Follow Us Instagram: @vital.origin TikTok: @vital.origin Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vital-origin Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/health-from-the-source/id1728167822 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@vitalorigin — Medical Disclaimer This content is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions.

Today we talk with Dr. Ravi Gornall, a functional & integrative medicine GP, who applies ancestral principles in the treatment of her patients. Ravi became interested in functional and integrative medicine after her own health journey and the birth of her three children. She completed the ADAPT Functional Medicine Practitioner Training Program with the Kresser Institute and is currently working towards a Master of Integrative Medicine at Southern Cross University and a fellowship with the Australasian Integrative Medicine Association. We talk about the ancestral foundations to optimal health and preventive medicine in line with her new 6 week foundation program. This includes ancestral approaches to nutrition, the role of sleep and circadian biology, stress management, nature and the environment, and the importance of community and connection. If you’re interested in joining Dr. Gornall’s 6 week program, you can contact her team below. https://www.drravigornall.com.au/ https://www.drravigornall.com.au/about-1 Follow Dr. Gornall on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drravigornall/ References: Ancestral Health and Circadian Biology with Dr. Max Gulhane Jonathan Haidt Book, The Anxious Generation: https://amzn.to/3Wafjti Social Isolation and Health: Loneliness and Social Isolation Linked to Serious Health Conditions _____________________ 🥩 SAVE 10% Off Vital Origin with code ‘SOURCE10’: https://vitalorigin.com.au/product/ Learn more about us: https://vitalorigin.com.au/about-us/ Follow Us Instagram: @vital.origin TikTok: @vital.origin Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vital-origin Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/health-from-the-source/id1728167822 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@vitalorigin _____________________ Medical Disclaimer This content is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions.

Today we speak with Grace Kim, a registered dietician helping people improve their health holistically. She has worked in the health and nutrition industry for over 10 years. She graduated from the University of Queensland with a Masters of Dietetics Studies and currently works as the exclusive Dietitian for TotalFusion. Having struggled with both weight and gut issues herself, she understands how difficult yet powerful a change of diet can be. Grace works with a wide range of clients and has shown great success in treating gut, hormonal and weight issues with her holistic approach. We talk about diet and how diet influences overall health including the debate about calories in calories out. We get into the role and importance of animal based foods in the diet as well as some common misconceptions around fat and cholesterol. Then we talk about gut health and cover topics like IBS and SIBO which Grace spends much of her clinical practice treating. Lastly we talk about Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGM) as Grace runs a metabolic health program which includes a CGM at TotalFusion. If you’re interested in optimising your gut health and joining TotalFusion’s wait list for the CGM metabolic health program, you can connect below. https://totalfusion.com.au/wellness/services/dietitian/ https://www.instagram.com/beet_it_nutrition/?hl=en#diet _____________________ 🥩 SAVE 10% Off Vital Origin with code ‘SOURCE10’: https://vitalorigin.com.au/product/ Learn more about us: https://vitalorigin.com.au/about-us/ Follow Us Instagram: @vital.origin TikTok: @vital.origin Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vital-origin Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/health-from-the-source/id1728167822 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@vitalorigin _____________________ Medical Disclaimer This content is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions.

Today we speak with Dr. Shami Barathan, integrative GP and founder of Mint Clinic in Melbourne. She has over 22 years experience and specialises in nutritional and environmental medicine. She’s also the host of her own podcast, the 6 hats podcast where she discusses the impacts of stress on health. In this episode we dive into stress and burnout and the effects on health, how medical anxiety affects access to care and peoples health overall, how we can improve how medicine is done and how stress affects the gut.  We also cover key signs and symptoms to look out for and give simple and actionable tips to help you manage stress, avoid burnout and improve your gut health.  If you want to work with Dr. Shami and her team or simply want to learn more, you can visit their website for the Mint Clinic and the Six Hats Podcast below. https://mintclinic.com.au/ https://mintclinic.com.au/podcasts/ References/Resources Nerve IBS Hypnotherapy App https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/apt.13706 https://www.monashfodmap.com/ _________________ 🥩 SAVE 10% Off Vital Origin with code ‘SOURCE10’ Learn more about us Follow Us Instagram: @vital.origin TikTok: @vital.origin Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vital-origin Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/health-from-the-source/id1728167822 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@vitalorigin _________________ Medical Disclaimer This content is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions.

Today we speak with Dr. Anthony Chaffee who is one of the most prominent voices in the carnivore space. He is a neurosurgical resident with his own functional medicine practice focusing on metabolic medicine and runs his own podcast, The Plant Free MD. We talk about everything carnivore including the anthropological and physiological support for the idea that humans are carnivores, the dangers of plant toxins and the many issues with the current medical and nutritional guidelines around managing and treating chronic disease. #ancestralhealth #animalbased #carnivore #carnivorediet #meatheals 🥩 SAVE 10% Off Vital Origin with code ‘SOURCE10’ Learn more about us ----- Follow Us Instagram: @vital.origin TikTok: @vital.origin Spotify Apple Podcast YouTube ----- Medical Disclaimer This content is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions.

🥩 SAVE 10% Off Vital Origin with code ‘SOURCE10’ Learn more about us ----- On today’s episode we talk with Natalie West, Clinical Psychotherapist, Self - Image Specialist, and Speaker who has been helping individuals and organisations improve their mental and metabolic health for over 17 years. She combines her extensive qualifications in clinical behavioural science, applied clinical hypnotherapy, neuro-hypnosis, and nutritional psychology to create unique and effective programs that address the root causes of mental and metabolic health, self-image conflict, stress, and poor nutritional behaviours. We talk about a range of topics around mental health and specifically cover how nutrition and animal based nutrients directly affect mental health. This is an often overlooked consideration in the traditional psychology/psychiatry space which mostly considers psychosocial components and medications with little thought on nutrition.  If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, then this podcast is a must listen! Connect with Natalie  https://natalieewest.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thecarnivorepsych/ https://medium.com/@natalie.e.west ----- Follow Us Instagram: @vital.origin TikTok: @vital.origin Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vital-origin Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/health-from-the-source/id1728167822 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@vitalorigin ----- Timestamps 00:00 - Intro 01:12 - Natalie’s background and clinical psychotherapy 09:30 - Mental health in body building  12:45 - Transition to carnivore diet  14:55 - Low carb for diabetes  20:00 - Mindset and motivation  27:00 - What is Psychotherapy 34:00 - Ancestral and animal based diet 41:45 - Incorporating an ancestral approach  49:00 - Veganism and ideologies  54:00 - Social media in mental health  01:03:40 - Benefits of beef organs and tallow 01:07:47 - Closing thoughts ----- Medical Disclaimer This content is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions. #mentalhealth #selfimage #psychology #nutritionalpsychology #nutritionalpsychiatry #ancestralhealth #animalbased #carnivore #carnivorediet 

Today we talk to Dr. Max Gulhane, a practising medical doctor, GP Registrar and decentralised health educator pioneering Circadian and Quantum Medicine in Australia.  Max shares his journey into finding ancestral health principles and a ruminant focused diet and how light and circadian biology drastically influences health. We cover a range of topics from how we ended up with the current food guidelines, the specific pathways that light influences our physiology via opsins, melanocortin and POMC, how all this interacts with metabolism and obesity and much more.  For more information about Dr. Max Gulhane and his courses > https://www.drmaxgulhane.com/ Upcoming Regenerate Summit, Melbourne, 21 April 2024 > https://www.regenerateaus.com/ #ancestralhealth #animalbased #carnivore #carnivorediet #circadianbiology  ----- 🥩 SAVE 10% Off Vital Origin with code ‘SOURCE10’ Learn more About Us Follow Us Instagram: @vital.origin TikTok: @vital.origin Spotify YouTube —-- Medical Disclaimer This content is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions.

In our final episode of our introductory 6 part series we discuss the role of us, as consumers, in supporting sustainability and regenerative agriculture and cover the nuance around the carbon and methane cycle and the role of managing ecosystems which include carnivores, herbivores and plants. There is a lot of misinformation driven by the plant based community around the role of cattle especially in the carbon and methane cycle, but when you understand how these cycles work, you see that it is completely ridiculous to blame cows for carbon and methane emissions. 🥩 SAVE 10% Off Vital Origin with code ‘SOURCE10’ Learn more about us 📕 References: Sacred Cow Book, Robb Wolf and Diana Rodgers

On this episode we talk all about FAT. For a long time fat has been wrongly vilified in relation to health. Early research drove a narrative which has been hard to change, but now we are starting to see more evidence come out that fat is not as bad as we thought - in fact it’s fundamental to health. Plus, from an ancestral perspective, it doesn’t make sense that a food we’ve consumed for hundreds of thousands of years is suddenly causing an increase in heart disease. You’ll learn all about fat on this episode including what fat and cholesterol are, the history of how fat was vilified, why we need fat and its relation to health like fat soluble vitamins. Of course we’re big fans of tallow, a natural fat sourced from beef, which we offer through our company Vital Origin. If you’ve never tried cooking with tallow, you’re going to want to after this episode! Grab yourself a jar of tallow with our discount code below. 🥩 SAVE 10% Off Vital Origin with code ‘SOURCE10’ Learn More About Us 📕 References: The Big Fat Lie, Nina Teicholz Dr Zoe Harcombe A short history of saturated fat: the making and unmaking of a scientific consensus Saturated fat does not clog the arteries

Over the last few generations we’ve completely lost the connection to our food. We no longer hunt or gather our own food and many have virtually no concept about how their food ends up on their plate. This lack of connection is likely a major driver of what we’re seeing with disease and the transition to highly processed and fake foods, including plant based food.  If you care about your health, then you must care about where your food is coming from. And if you choose to consume animals, it is even more incumbent on you to be conscious about the sourcing to ensure it is ethical and sustainable.  In today’s episode Chris walks us through Provenir’s proprietary process and helps us understand the intricacies of Provenir’s processing for meat and where Vital Origin’s products come from. We discuss why nose-to-tail consumption is important, traceability and sourcing, why our products are the most ethical and fresh products you can get and much more.  This episode does get into the details of cattle processing so is not for the faint of heart, but we believe it is important to understand these processes because this allows us to make more informed and conscious choices about our food to help improve animal welfare and sustainability in our food supply. Ultimately it is up to you, the consumers, the support the right causes with your wallet. 🥩 SAVE 10% Off Vital Origin with code ‘SOURCE10’: https://vitalorigin.com.au/product/ Learn more about us: https://vitalorigin.com.au/about-us/ 📕 References: Provenir - https://provenir.com.au/about/

In part 3 of our 6 part intro series we talk about everything ancestral nutrition. Richard takes us through the specifics of ancestral animal based nutrition including key nutrients only found in animals and the importance and benefits of these nutrients. We dive into why humans need specific animal based forms of nutrients like iron, Vitamin A, Omega 3 and more and how plant versions are less bioavailable. And lastly we also talk about anti-nutrients and how plants may be detrimental to your health or limit the absorption of specific nutrients.  🥩 SAVE 10% Off Vital Origin with code ‘SOURCE10’: https://vitalorigin.com.au/product/ Learn more about us: https://vitalorigin.com.au/about-us/ 📕 References: Protein Malnutrition with Vegans/Vegetarians: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6893534/ https://www.degruyter.com/document/doi/10.7556/jaoa.2016.022/html https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7926405/ https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/11/8/1825 DIASS: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digestible_Indispensable_Amino_Acid_Score https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6950041/ Protein Leverage Hypothesis: https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0025929 WHO Micronutrients: https://www.who.int/health-topics/micronutrients#tab=tab_1 Heme vs Non-heme Iron: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/11/5/1049 Vitamin A: https://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S0002916523030289ALA & Omega 3: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11844977/

Today we talk with Chris Balazs who is the founder of ⁠Provevir⁠, Australia’s only on-farm mobile abattoir, about regenerative agriculture and the role of agriculture and farming in sustainability. There are a lot of misconceptions and propaganda around agriculture and sustainability and on this episode we break down a lot of concepts around sustainability including soil health, the role of ruminants, creating a sustainable food supply and much more! 🥩 ⁠Buy Vital Origin Products⁠ ⁠Learn more about Vital Origin⁠ 📕 References Alan Savory & Savory Institute Joal Salatin Books 👇 Socials Instagram TikTok YouTube

Join Richard and Chris as they discuss the evolution of ancestral health practices and how reconnecting with our nutritional past can improve modern health. Richard shares his journey from athlete to practitioner and the insights that led him to found Vital Origin to make nose-to-tail nutrition accessible. They explore how an ancestral approach aligns with regenerative farming practices and our evolutionary design for optimal wellness. --------------- References: The Paleo Diet by Loren Cordaine: https://thepaleodiet.com/ The Paleo Diet Book: https://amzn.to/3S6rDr7 Weston A. Price, Nutrition and Physical Degeneration: https://amzn.to/3tQ0QYh Dr. Zoe Harcombe: https://www.zoeharcombe.com/ Expensive tissue hypothesis: https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/19/6/1792 Human stomach acid evolution: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti... --------------- Buy Vital Origin products here: https://vitalorigin.com.au/product/ Learn more about us: https://vitalorigin.com.au/about-us/