Nutrition Episodes

It’s dinnertime. You’ve cooked up a tasty meal and the whole family gathers around the table, only for your child to declare, “I’m not hungry!” Sound familiar? In this episode of the Primal Shift Podcast, we’re taking on one of the trickiest aspects of parenting: navigating those moments when your kids refuse to eat, either out of genuine lack of hunger or just a desire for something else (like dessert). We’ll talk about why rigid mealtimes might clash with our kids’ natural hunger signals, why...

In my widely-read article about how I cured my IBS symptoms, I recommended against eating eggs in the early stages of gut healing. And I got plenty of pushback for that recommendation. I understand why. Eggs are hailed as nature’s perfect superfood, have been a dietary staple for centuries, and their nutrient-packed yolks truly are nutritional powerhouses. But not all parts of the egg are created equal, and the whites might be secretly sabotaging your digestion. In this episode, I break down t...

Counting calories seems logical on the surface: just burn more calories than you eat and you'll lose weight, right? But what if this seemingly straightforward advice is deeply flawed, inaccurate, and a massive waste of your time? In this episode of the Primal Shift Podcast, I’m challenging one of the most entrenched myths in the health and fitness community: calorie counting. The truth is, your body isn’t a simple calculator — it’s a dynamic, complex system influenced by hormones, metabolism, a...

For decades, beef has been painted as the villain on our plates, blamed for heart disease, cancer, climate change, obesity, and even poor digestion. But have you ever stopped to question if these claims are backed by solid science, or are simply myths repeated often enough that they’ve become “common knowledge?” In this eye-opening episode of the Primal Shift Podcast, we’re cutting straight to the facts about beef, debunking one myth at a time. Is beef really clogging arteries, causing cancer, ...

We’re told that our healthcare system exists to keep us healthy, but what if it was never designed for that? In this episode, we trace the roots of modern medicine and nutrition to uncover how profit-driven interests shaped the way we approach health today — and why so many people are chronically sick despite significant medical advancements. It all started in the early 20th century, when John D. Rockefeller used his influence to centralize medical education, steering it away from nutrition and...

Is eating only steak and eggs really the optimal way to follow the carnivore diet? Or are we missing something vital by overlooking the nutrient-rich parts of the animal? In this episode of the Primal Shift Podcast, we explore what the carnivore diet gets right, where it often falls short, and how eating nose to tail can revolutionize your health. The carnivore diet is a powerful tool for healing chronic conditions like IBS and autoimmune disorders, but many people focus solely on muscle meat a...

Organ meats are some of the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet, yet most people avoid them. Chef James Barry wants to change that. With over 20 years of culinary experience under his belt, he’s seen first-hand how real, whole foods can transform your health. The problem (at least when it comes to organs) is their stereotype for being bad-tasting and hard to prepare. Plus, most American shoppers don’t even know where to find them (if their grocery store of choice offers any organ meat at al...

Ever wonder if you’re feeding your dog the diet nature intended? In this episode, I explain why dogs are natural-born meat eaters and challenge some widespread misconceptions about what your dog should be eating (even those your vet might be promoting). Dogs descend directly from wolves, which are obligate carnivores with physiology designed for a meat-centric diet. From their sharp, pointed teeth (which are ideal for tearing flesh) to their highly acidic digestive systems (which effortlessly b...

Can changing your diet transform your mental health? In this episode, I explore the profound connection between nutrition and emotional well-being through the inspiring journey of health advocate and author Josh Noland. Overcoming depression and physical inactivity, Noland reclaimed his life by embracing mindful eating, meditation and strength training. By making small, sustainable changes — like swapping processed snacks for whole fruits and prioritizing protein intake — he significantly impro...

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, many of us are gearing up to prepare the perfect holiday feast. But before you grab just any turkey from the supermarket, consider opting for a pasture-raised bird. They have better fat profiles, more nutrients, and superior flavor compared to their factory-farmed counterparts. Plus, pasture-raised turkeys are often raised via regenerative farming practices that benefit the planet. In this episode of the Primal Shift Podcast, I explain why the way a tur...

Navigating a health journey can be challenging, especially when it involves significant dietary changes and their impact on family dynamics. In this episode of the Primal Shift Podcast, my wife Kathy and I open up about our transition through various diets and how it affected our lives and relationship. Our journey began when Kathy was diagnosed with prediabetes. We decided to cut out processed sugars, which seemed straightforward. But soon thereafter, I became interested in the Paleo diet and ...