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David Stelzer is the founder and CEO of Azure Standard, a company that has been leading the healthy eating revolution for over 35 years. He's also a third generation farmer. In this episode, David gives his insights into avian influenza, aka the bird flu, how farmers are responding, how we thinks it easily could be resolved and why it may not be. We also touch on the myths vs. facts of the hotly contested seed oil debate. Enjoy!

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My article in the Kennedy Beacon

 :04:00 - David's organic farming journey
 :05:55 - The history of organic farming
 : 11:45  - Hydroponic foods
 :16:00 - The politics of food
 :20:20 - Changes to organics
 :29:00 - Difference between organic and regenerative agriculture
 :40:00 - How much regulation should there be in agriculture?
 :45:00 - Fertilizers in organic food
 :49:00 - What you should buy organic
 :50:45 - The debate over glyphosate and money influence over research 

Read about David and Azure's story here.
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Dr. Richard Amerling is a nephrologist in Florida who talks about why the demonization of fat and cholesterol was the worst message for health in this country!

02:40 - Why animal and animal fat is NOT the culprit of heart disease
08:30 - What metrics to analyze for heart health
09:50 - Metabolic syndrome
12:00 - Beef tallow vs. seed oils
15:45 - Government mandated dietary guidelines are wrong
17:15 - Why burning fat is a superior source of energy

Dr. Amerling X account and at aapsonline.org
Jennifer's article on beef tallow. 

Dr. Mark McDonald is a board certified child & adolescent and adult psychiatrist, with extensive additional training in adult psychoanalysis and expertise in working with children with autism and trauma, as well as obsessive-compulsive and bipolar disorders. He is also the founder of the website Dissident MD where he discussed the intersection of politics and medicine. Mark and I discuss everything from religion to politics to sexuality to cults! If you're curious about the psychological underpinnings of today's cultural and political moment, this is the episode for you. 

0:03:00 - Covid lockdowns and cults
0:08:15 - The New So-Called "Masculinity" 
0:10:45 - The Appeal of MAGA
0:16:00 - Narcissism and Projection
0:24:00 - The Importance of Religion and Christianity in Society
0:38:00 - The Impersonal Nature of Government
0:50:00 - Proper Role of Government
0:55:00 - The Role of Masculinity and Femininity 
1:06:30 - The Importance of Moral Clarity
1:17:30 -  Jennifer Gets Psychoanalyzed
1:22:30 - Healing Men and Women for Unity

Mark's Websites: https://www.markmcdonaldmd.com/about and https://dissidentmd.com/
Allie Beth Stuckey's book on Toxic Empathy: https://www.amazon.com/Toxic-Empathy-Progressives-Christian-Compassion/dp/0593541944
Podcast with Hoyt Richards, Cult Survivor: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/connection/id1562691307?i=1000549702951

Jeff Hutt was the National Field Director for Robert F. Kennedy's presidential campaign and now helps to run the MAHA PAC. MAHA isn’t just a political entity; it’s a movement with a singular purpose: to ensure that the next four years are defined by a commitment to public health, sustainable practices, and a government that truly serves the people. The PAC is the bridge that connects a vision for a healthier America with President Trump’s leadership, creating a united front to make America not only great but healthy again. 

0:03:40 - Hurricane damage and what's behind the delay in recovery
0:06:00 - Corporate capture of the government and necessity of grassroots efforts
0:15:30 - MAHA movement
0:26:00 - Bureaucratic overreach 
0:29:45 - MAHA goals and strategies
0:44:00 - The Trump - Kennedy alliance
0:45:30 - The unity of men and women in politics
0:54:30 - Right and left coming together and what comes after Kennedy and Trump
0:56:30 - Sick care vs. health care
0:58:00 - Fallacy of government 

https://www.maha.vote/

Joy Pullman is the managing editor at The Federalist and the author of the book False Flag: Why Queer Politics Mean the End of America. Joy and I discuss everything from encountering and reckoning with truth, to the lack of maturity in today's culture, to why, despite what some say, America is not a pro-woman culture. We talk about how people can disagree and still love people, and of course, the transgender movement and other thoughts on her book. 

0:03:30 - Why Joy wrote her book
0:06:00 - Joy's journey to becoming a journalist
0:10:00 - The role of an editor
0:12:45 - The importance of truth, having honest conversations, the disservice of identity politics
0:16:00 - Relationship between family trauma and gender confusion
0:18:15 - Ramifications of divorce, developmental trauma, and bad therapy
0:27:00 - Natural rights based reality vs. progressive evolutionary worldview
0:34:00 - Acknowledging and arriving at truth
0:38:00 - How to formulate pro-life/pro-family policy and jobs
0:47:30 - Suffering, purpose, and meaning of life
0:50:00 - The anti-woman culture and "toxic" femininity 
0:58:30 - Distinguishing between gay movement and trans ideology
1:02:15 - Natural rights and government's role to protect them
1:13:00 - The goals of they gay rights movement
1:16:00 - How to disagree with people you love
1:18:45 - Joy's explanation of her book 

Links: 
Joy's Book: https://www.amazon.com/False-Colors-Flag-Our-Occupation/dp/1684515874
The Federalist: https://thefederalist.com/
Nancy Pearcey's Work: https://www.nancypearcey.com/books.html

Kitty Martone, aka The Healthy Gut Girl, tells us all about progesterone and why women should understand its function and benefits. 
  
  01:30 - What is progesterone? 
  05:15 - Estrogen dominance and estrogen myths
  17:00 - Regulation of supplements and vitamins
  19:00 - "Specialized medicine" vs. Holistic treatments
  20:30 - How to heal with progesterone 
  24:30 - How to boost progesterone and hormonal balance
  28:30 - What reduces progesterone production (birth control)
  31:30 - What doctors don't consider
  36:00 - How to supplement progesterone
  43:00 - Difference between progestin and progesterone

https://healthygutgirl.com/
https://us.onasnatural.com/

02:00 - WPATH files and experimental transgender treatments
09:00 - Ideology of transgenderism
11:00 - Alternative to WPATH
13:00 - The lies of detransitioning
15:45 - The role of parents
19:00 - The money in transgender care
28:00 -  Crossover with eating disorders

Links:
Detrans: True Stories of Escaping the Gender Ideology Cult
Mary Margaret Olohan X
Epoch Times WPATH Article
Jennifer's Website

Kathryn Templeton, MA, RDT/ MT/LPC, E-500 RYT, C-IAYT, Ayurvedic Practitioner Kathryn Templeton has devoted her life to the health of others. A psychotherapist for 30 years, Kathryn is a Master Teacher in the field of Drama Therapy and continues to work both clinically and as an educator specializing in the treatment of individuals with anxiety, depression and complex trauma. As a C-IAYT, NAMA-registered Ayurvedic practitioner and Senior ParaYoga teacher, Kathryn has worked to develop specialized treatments integrating the principles of yoga, ayurveda and clinical psychology. Kathryn is a faculty member at the Himalayan Institute and the founder of the Himalayan Institute Ayurvedic Yoga Specialist program (HIAYS), Torchbearer Mentorship program, AYS Grad School and The Three Wisdom Traditions: Integrating Yoga, Ayurveda and Psychology (3WT). She is an Adjunct Professor of Human Development and General Psychology, a contributing writer, and educator for Yoga International, and a Banyan Botanicals Ambassador.

Show Notes: 
02:20 - What is Ayurveda? 
12:00 -  The importance of regional differences
14:00 - Nourishing vs. eating
15:30 - Seasonal changes and eating 
26:00 - Nutritional imbalances 
29:00 - The lack of connection and epidemic of loneliness
34:30 - The importance of healthy soil 
36:00 - Strong digestion for body and mind
40:00 - Down regulation, protecting the nervous system, and the importance of spiritual practice

https://kathryntempleton.com/
https://www.jennifergalardi.com/

Lewis Ungit spent years researching psychedelics, religion, and philosophy to write this book about how the latest fad of using psychedelics for spiritual enlightenment and psychological healing will affect people, culture and societies. We discusses the uniqueness of Christianity, policy, and well, drugs. Some of my favorite things. Enjoy.

Introduction
      2:40 - Lewis's story and why he wrote the book
      9:15 - Lewis's religious background
    12:45 - Religion in society; organized vs. disorganized religion
    16:15 - Yoga as religion in the West
    18:15 - Drugs for spiritual purposes, serpent gods, and slaughter of innocents
   24:15 - How real are other dimensions and dimensional beings?
   28:20 - Lewis's psychedelic experiences
   32:00 - Difference between Christianity and every other spiritual practice
   36:15 - The promise and fulfillment of Christianity
   47:35 - Regulation of marijuana and psychedelics
1:04:50 - Plant medicine - fad or here to stay?
1:07:00 - The politics of drugs
1:10:00 - Christianity and pharmakeia
1:25:20 - Lewis's work and where to find it

Return of the Dragon
Lewis's Substack
The Triumph of Fate
Tell Your Children