Should we be prohibited from asking questions?

If we lose the ability and right to speak, ask questions, to think for ourselves, to have sovereignty over our bodies and lives... we are on a precarious path indeed.

With more of us obese, overweight and diseased than ever before, it's the very governments and corporations silencing us and ordering us around that got us here in the first place.

As we're being told what to believe, many of us are being censored, shadowbanned, or even de-platformed - apparently just for thinking for ourselves.

How many times do governments, politicians and mega corporations have to exploit us before we get a clue?

If you look at history, you can see where this goes, and it's not pretty. So we have a spicy episode for you here today.

Returning to the show is our dear friend, Shawn Stevenson, speaker, host of the #1 ranked podcast The Model Health Show, and bestselling author of “Sleep Smarter” and the brand spanking new book “Eat Smarter”.

Shawn graduated from The University of Missouri–St. Louis with a background in biology and kinesiology, and founded the Advanced Integrative Health Alliance which provides wellness services to individuals and organizations worldwide.

You're going to like this one. Shawn definitely takes the gloves off a little bit. It’s a great conversation. I hope you dig it.

We're chatting about...

• Why it's worth it to have higher standards for what you're eating
• How subsidized foods are fattening America
• Why it's important that people don't skip over balance in the diet
• How to share love through home cooked meals
• Why we should prioritize prevention over medical intervention
• The importance of diversity in our gut microbiome
• And much more...

Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/shawn-stevenson-how-subsidized-foods-are-fattening-america/

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How do you make ends meet when you're as poor as church mice?

Today, we have a very special show for you.

When I first started this show about 10 years ago now, I bought a cheap video camera and I decided to go to my grandmother Nan's house and interview her… she's just about my favorite person in the universe.

And as many of you know, Nan's wisdom runs throughout my work—this podcast, of course, my blog with all recipes that we have, and especially The Wild Diet—you'll find lots of Nan in The Wild Diet.

But who is Nan, anyway?

Well, Marion Bascom, affectionately known as Nan, was a nurse, a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army, and a city girl who married my grandfather, Horace, a dairy farmer, and then took on the challenges of tending to an organic veggie garden, dairy farm and homestead while raising 7 children.

After living for almost a century, Nan passed away this year at 97 years old. I'm very happy, though, to be able to share her wisdom with you here today, especially now.

I didn't know exactly what I'd be doing with the interview with Nan all those years ago. She's technically going to be my first video interview on this show. It’s very cool, and I'm really happy to share it with you.

We could all benefit from listening to some wisdom from a grandmother right now, don't you think?

Get ready to smile, you're going to love this one.

So in this conversation with my grandmother, Marion Bascom, we're chatting about:

• Incredible stories from raising 7 children on a farm with almost no money
• The low cost of food when you grow it yourself
• Family meals, gardening, canning and foraging for wild edibles behind the house
• What Nan did when she thought one of the kids was on drugs
• How to make homemade bread, ice cream, yogurt, jellies and pickles… she even made her own root beer
• Nan’s secret to a good long life
• And tons more…

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How do you make a career out of doing what you love?

The path may be long and squiggly, but we now have living proof that you can get there, too.

Joining us on the show today is a dear friend, fellow musician and health entrepreneur, Justin Nault.

Justin is a certified nutritional therapist and health coach, host of The Clovis Culture podcast, and also a talented musician who's been entertaining crowds—including us—across the U.S. for over 15 years now.

Justin received his bachelor's degree from the Berkeley College of Music. Some of his original tunes have been featured in popular films and TV shows, and he even appeared as a contestant on the ABC reality TV show series, The Big Time.

And on today's show, we're chatting about:

• Why health is a survival skill
• Making a career out of doing what you love
• Positive forms of escapism
• The dark side of the music industry
• Reconnecting with our ancestral roots in music, song and dance
• Health benefits of singing with your spouse
• The craft of learning new things instead of Netflix binging—no judgment here
• And tons more…

Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/justin-nault-how-to-make-a-career-doing-what-you-love/

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With more children being home schooled than ever before, it's a good time to look at the research.

And I'm happy to say that joining us on the show today is Patricia Wilkinson, a parenting coach teacher, mother of 2, and co-author of Brain Stages: How to Raise Smart, Confident Kids and Have Fun Doing It.

On today’s show, we're chatting about:

• How diet relates to behavior for kids and adults
• Gamified education and how to focus on the fun
• What brain research tells us about giving your kids feedback
• Helping kids and parents find balance with screen time
• How tech companies are using casino slots technology against us
• And tons more...

Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/patricia-wilkinson-how-diet-and-technology-changes-our-behavior/

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What can Bruce Lee teach us about mental and physical transformation?

Sometimes you see people lose a lot of weight, but other times you see people completely transform our guest today is definitely the latter.

Joining us is Bryant Manning, an IT professional turned health and fitness coach, who dropped over 150 pounds.

On this show, we're talking about:

• How Bryant shed 150+ pounds and reversed his pre-diabetes
• Functional fitness and tips on getting started with training
• How exercise relates to longevity
• The similarities between achieving lifelong health and being an artist
• What Bruce Lee can teach us about finding joy in the process
• And tons more...

Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/bryant-manning-shedding-150-pounds-longevity-the-bacon-of-music/

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How are your food prep and cooking skills looking?

When it comes to growing, preparing and storing our own food, life skills that our ancestors considered critical to survival are being lost to time.

But these survival skills are too important to lose.

So, if you're looking to save time and money in the kitchen by getting back to your roots, we have the show for you.

Today we're here with the wonderful Hilary Boynton, an author, certified holistic health counselor and multi-talented mother of 5. Hilary is also a Weston A. Price chapter leader, runs several local food co-ops, helped to open a farm-to-table restaurant in Massachusetts and teaches cooking classes out of her home in California.

You're gonna dig this show with Hilary, we're chatting about:

• The benefits of bone broth, fermented foods, raw foods, and using the whole animal nose-to-tail
• What to do if you're a kitchen newbie
• The gut-brain connection and the importance of diversity in our microbiomes
• Surprising results from putting a glucose monitor on a high schooler
• And tons more…

Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/hilary-boynton-how-to-feed-your-family-with-real-food/

Check out and support Hilary Boynton at www.MySolBox.com

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Whether you're 100% plant-based or a die-hard carnivore, there's a great deal that we all can learn from each other. And I'm honored to talk today with my friend, Geoff Palmer.

Ever tried going vegan?

I have. Whether you're 100% plant-based or a die-hard carnivore, there's a great deal that we all can learn from each other.

And I'm honored to talk today with my friend, Geoff Palmer, Founder and CEO of Clean Machine, an all-natural vegan sports nutrition company.

Geoff is a master when it comes to packing on muscle safely and naturally. With 4 awards in natural bodybuilding competitions, and nearly 30 years of experience in the natural foods and supplements industry, Geoff is the real deal.

And on today’s show we're chatting about…

• How Geoff started bodybuilding competitions at 50 years young
• The monumental difference between a natural whole food vegan diet and a processed vegan diet
• Natural bodybuilding versus traditional bodybuilding techniques
• A surprisingly common and overlooked culprit that may be negatively affecting guy's testosterone
• The benefits of adaptogens and how they relate to muscle growth, hormone production, and cortisol
• A protein-rich superfood weed you may never have heard of
• And tons more...

Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/geoff-palmer-natural-bodybuilding-at-50-boosting-testosterone-the-vegan-diet/

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Why do diets fail more than 90% of the time?

It's no secret to many of us out there. If you've ever lost weight only to pack it back on again, this show is for you.

Today, we're here with Tanya Dyer, Esq., an author, speaker, business coach, and 22-year divorce lawyer.

She has a lot to say about how to manage relationships these days, as well as how to stay mentally strong.

On today’s show we’re chatting about:

• The art of self-rescue
• How to address your hidden weaknesses
• Why dieting fails 97% of the time
• Giving yourself permission to take a deep breath
• Why we need more tough love, honesty and truth
• And much, much more...

Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/tanya-dyer-esq-art-of-self-rescue-tough-love-why-dieting-fails

Check out and support Tanya Dyer, Esq at www.FearlessFocusCoaching.com/OneThing

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When was the last time you took a luxurious breath of fresh air straight from nature?

The more time we spend sitting indoors surrounded by stale air and artificial light, shackled to desks and screens, the more our health suffers. It's no wonder we're sicker than ever.

Returning to the show to save the day is the breathing and natural movement OG, Erwan Le Corre.

Erwan is a true wild man with a diverse background in sailing, diving, Olympic weight lifting, rock climbing, long distance triathlons, trail running, and even Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. And that's just the tip of the iceberg.

Erwan's a friend and the creator of The Practice of Natural Movement, a wonderful book, a tome really, and an encyclopedia of movement, as well as the founder of MovNat, a physical competence school for the real world.

And on today's show, we're talking about…

• Tips on reversing our thinking around natural versus artificial environments
• The link between movement and longevity
• Why health is a survival skill 
• How to avoid physical deficiencies and feel confident in your body
• Tips on developing a deep awareness of self 
• And tons more...

Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/erwan-le-corre-natural-movement-adaptability-fitness-as-a-survival-skill/

Check out and support Erwan Le Corre at MovNat.com

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