Everyday Ancestral with James Barry

Stress and nervous system health are closely linked, but the pressure to follow every wellness trend can become another source of overwhelm. We explore how fear and chronic stress affect the body, when healthy habits become too much, and which simple routines may support better sleep and resilience.

Kerstin Lindquist, a certified health coach and former QVC host who now works as a wellness expert, joins me to discuss wellness marketing, the control and fear cycle, and why listening to your body may matter more than chasing the next product or protocol.

Key Insights:
✅ How Chronic Stress Affects Nervous System Health
✅ Why Fear Can Keep The Body Stressed
✅ How The 3-2-1 Sleep Rule Works
✅ When Wellness Habits Become Overwhelming
✅ How Wellness Marketing Targets Women
✅ Why Health Matters More Than Being Skinny

Chapters:
00:00 Does Wellness Feel Stressful
00:26 Pluck Superfood Seasoning (Sponsor)
01:18 How Wellness Marketing Targets Women
03:19 Inside Wellness Sales At QVC
06:17 Is This Product Selling Hope?
09:06 Why “Natural” Isn’t All It Seems
10:33 Infertility, Control And Fear
13:52 Can You Heal While In Fear?
17:04 Good Stress Vs. Bad Stress
18:16 How Stress Shows Up Physically
19:26 Why Stress Became A Status Symbol
21:02 The 3-2-1 Sleep Rule
26:20 Prima (Sponsor)
27:09 When Wellness Habits Cause Stress
28:21 Change Your Morning, Change Your Life
32:36 Do Your Habits Match Your Values?
33:50 Why Food Feels So Stressful
38:54 The Physical Pressure of Being on TV
41:43 Choosing Longevity Over Skinny
42:54 Aging Naturally In The Public Eye
44:25 Why Walking Barefoot Matters
45:45 Where To Find Kerstin

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👤 Guest Info:

Kerstin Lindquist’s Website:
https://www.kerstin-lindquist.com

Kerstin Lindquist’s YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@Kerstin.lindquist

Kerstin Lindquist’s IG:
https://www.instagram.com/kerstin.lindquist/

What happens when personalized medicine becomes less about better care and more about who controls your most private information? Genetic privacy, parental rights, and informed consent may shape the future of healthcare, and understanding these issues can help you make more confident decisions for yourself and your family.

In this conversation, Leah Wilson, J.D., attorney, author, and co-founder of Stand for Health Freedom, explains why genetic privacy and informed consent matter, and how parents can make more confident healthcare decisions.

Key Insights:
✅ What Personalized Medicine Really Means Beyond Healthcare
✅ How Newborn Genetic Screening Could Change Medical Privacy
✅ Why Informed Consent Matters For Every Medical Decision
✅ What Parents Should Know About Their Medical Rights
✅ How Food As Medicine Supports Long Term Resilience
✅ Why Community Action Can Influence Health Policy

Chapters:
00:00 The Personalized Medicine Trade-Off
00:29 Freedom Meats (Sponsor)
01:04 A $671 Billion Industry
03:47 The Truth About Newborn Heel Prick Testing
05:58 Could Genetic Privacy Be Lost Forever?
09:14 Why Parents Need To Know Their Rights
10:16 What Medical Freedom Really Means
11:36 How Parents Navigate Medical Decisions
16:05 Why Privacy Matters More Than HIPAA
20:23 Reclaiming Vitality And Personal Agency
23:08 Why Your Health Philosophy Matters
26:44 Pluck (Sponsor)
27:36 Finding Hope Instead Of Fear
30:10 Where To Find Trusted Health Information
33:20 Building Resilience In An Uncertain World
37:17 Changing Health Policy From The Ground Up
39:24 When Choice Becomes An Illusion
41:47 How Everyday People Can Influence Policy
43:48 Why Community Changes Everything
48:19 Food As Medicine
50:30 How To Join Stand For Health Freedom

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I created this free guide to make it easy to eat how we’re meant to—nutrient-dense, energizing, and deeply satisfying. Get it, read it, and enjoy REAL FOOD the ancestral way!
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👤 Guest Info:

Reclaim Vitality:
https://amzn.eu/d/074gMJCt

Stand For Health Freedom:
https://www.standforhealthfreedom.com

Stand For Health Freedom Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/standforhealthfreedom

What if the healthiest protein in your cart isn’t as healthy as you think? This conversation breaks down chicken labels, organic vs. pasture-raised, regenerative farming, and how diet impacts meat quality.

Levi Powers of Alden Hills Organic Farms explains what terms like free range and natural really mean, how industrial poultry differs from regenerative systems, and what to look for when buying chicken.

Key Insights:
✅ Natural Labels Lack Clear Regulation Meaning
✅ Free Range Does Not Equal Pasture Raised
✅ Organic Certification Is Only The Beginning
✅ Chicken Diet Directly Impacts Meat Quality
✅ Pasture Raised Chickens Live More Naturally
✅ Better Food Starts With Asking Better Questions

Chapters:
00:00 Is Your Chicken Healthy?
00:27 Pluck (Sponsor)
01:18 Misleading Labels and Packaging
03:02 Hormone Free and Antibiotics
05:56 Organic & Natural? Don't Think So...
06:32 Free Range vs Pastured
09:27 Certified Organic. The Label You Want
11:35 Organic Chicken Misconceptions
12:38 Vegetarian Fed Chickens
13:20 Modern Industrial Chicken Production
14:56 Cost of Cheap Food
15:39 Prima (Sponsor)
16:29 Heritage Breeds and the Importance of Pasture
17:53 The Impact of Diet on Poultry Flavor
18:49 The Role of Conventional Brands in Pastured Poultry
20:47 The Ideal Lifestyle for a Bird
22:23 Questions to Ask When Buying From a Farm
27:37 The Hidden Reality of Farming
29:52 Bring Back Whole Animal Eating

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👤 Guest Info
Alden Hills Organic Farms: https://www.aldenhillsorganicfarms.com
Levi Powers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/levigarypowers/

Links & Resources
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Most people focus on food, supplements, and protocols when they want to heal, yet many still struggle with chronic symptoms, inflammation, low energy, and nervous system dysregulation.

Kelly Freedom Kennedy, known as The Lymph Queen, explains how lymphatic flow, fascia, nervous system regulation, breath practice, emotional healing, and ancestral wellness principles can help remove the barriers preventing the body from doing what it was designed to do, heal.

Key Insights:
✅ Healing Begins With Nervous System Safety
✅ Lymphatic Health Supports Detoxification
✅ Fascia Influences Whole Body Communication
✅ Breath Practice Activates Healing Mode
✅ Emotional Beliefs Can Block Recovery
✅ Ancestral Living Supports Long-Term Vitality

Chapters:
00:00 I Don’t Fight Disease
00:23 Pluck (Sponsor)
01:15 Doing Everything But Still Sick?
04:56 Reclaiming Our Ancestral Spiritual Mindset
14:21 Is Suffering Necessary For Healing?
15:35 Healing Is Our Default
18:31 Freedom Meats (Sponsor)
19:06 How To Feel Safe In Your Body
20:32 Breath Practise Exercise
24:11 Balancing Modern Convenience and Health
27:17 Limitations of Energy Work
32:07 The Power of Breath and Awareness
37:39 One Ancestral Practise Kelly Would Bring Back
38:30 Closing Thoughts & Where To Find Kelly

👤 Guest Info:
FREE E-Book: The Lymph Queen's Top 5 Lymph Tools: https://www.flowintohealth.com/tw-top-5-lymph-tools-ebook
The True Wellness Center: https://www.thetruewellnesscenter.com
True Wellness Global IG: https://www.instagram.com/truewellnessglobal
Kelly Freedom Kennedy IG: https://www.instagram.com/kellythelymphqueen/

Links & Resources

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Get 20% off your first order with code EA15 at https://eatpluck.com — real flavor, real nutrients, no junk.

🎁 Get your FREE Freedom Meats Guide
I created this free guide to make it easy to eat how we’re meant to—nutrient-dense, energizing, and deeply satisfying. Get it, read it, and enjoy REAL FOOD the ancestral way!
https://shop.eatpluck.com/pages/freedom-meats-guide

How can your body heal if your nervous system never feels safe?

Modern stress, shallow breathing, and constant distraction can keep you stuck in fight-or-flight. Over time, that can affect your energy, sleep, resilience, recovery, and overall health.
In this episode, Sachin Patel shares how breathwork, nervous system regulation, mindfulness, morning sunlight, nature exposure, and ancestral health practices can help create the right environment for healing.

Sachin Patel is a chiropractor, functional medicine practitioner, educator, and founder of The Living Proof Institute. He explains why your breath may be one of the simplest tools for calming the body, improving presence, and supporting long-term wellbeing.

Key Insights:
✅ Breathwork Improves Nervous System Regulation
✅ Presence Supports Mental Health Resilience
✅ Morning Sunlight Optimizes Circadian Rhythm
✅ Nature Exposure Activates Healing Pathways
✅ Functional Medicine Supports Root Cause Healing
✅ Breath Awareness Reduces Stress Response

Chapters:
00:00 The Health Flex No One Talks About
00:26 Pluck (Sponsor)
01:18 Why Your Body Isn’t Healing
05:02 Presence Over Stress
12:27 Breathwork In Everyday Life
14:46 Why Breathing Changes Everything
21:07 Prima (Sponsor)
21:55 Who Was Sachin Before Breathwork?
25:09 Are You Reacting Or Creating?
27:59 Why You Are Your Own Doctor
29:38 How To Build A Healing Environment
30:16 The Nature Reset Most People Need
32:33 Bringing Ancestral Habits Home
34:54 Why Nature Calms Your Nervous System
36:31 The Daily Habits That Change Health
40:38 How To Connect With Sachin
41:17 Why Drum Circles Still Matter

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👤 Guest Info:

Breathwork Resources:
https://www.breathworkwithsachin.com

Living Proof Institute:
https://www.becomeproof.com

Sachin Patel IG:
https://www.instagram.com/thesachinpatel/

Links & Resources

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The health decisions we make every day shape far more than our physical wellbeing. Health freedom, natural health, ancestral living, food sovereignty, homesteading, and independent thinking are becoming increasingly important as more people question modern wellness and medical systems.

Dr. Sam Bailey spent more than a decade working in conventional medicine before challenging ideas she once accepted as fact, a decision that changed the course of her career, family life, and understanding of health.

Key Insights:
✅ Independent Research Builds Health Confidence
✅ Food Sovereignty Starts At Home
✅ Homesteading Strengthens Family Resilience
✅ Natural Health Requires Critical Thinking
✅ Digital Overload Impacts Modern Wellness
✅ Self-Reliance Creates Health Freedom

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:18 The Birth of Pluck
01:10 Interview with Dr. Samantha Bailey
01:43 Questioning the Medical System
04:52 Who Should You Trust?
07:44 Fear of Speaking Out
09:28 Finding Hope When Isolated
11:12 Transition to Homesteading
15:06 Discovering the Importance of Food Sources
15:54 Impact of the Changes on Family
19:44 Reflecting on Past Health Issues
20:47 How To Take Ownership Over Your Health
23:59 Quickfire Questions
26:52 Where To Find Dr. Sam Bailey

👤 Guest Info:

Dr. Sam Bailey Website: https://drsambailey.com

Dr. Sam Bailey YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrSamBailey

Dr. Sam Bailey IG: https://www.instagram.com/drsambailey/

Links & Resources

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Have you ever wondered if the healthiest diet for you is completely different from everyone else's? Gut health, carnivore nutrition, autoimmune disease, leaky gut, inflammation, and personalized nutrition all come together when you stop following trends and start listening to your own body.

GiGi Ashworth, a.k.a The Salmon Queen, is a nutrition expert, cookbook author, and longtime advocate for individualized health after navigating Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, IBS, and severe food sensitivities. 

Key Insights:
✅ Personalized Nutrition Beats One Size Fits All
✅ Gut Health Influences Mental Wellbeing
✅ Salmon Provides Highly Bioavailable Nutrition
✅ Stress Can Drive Chronic Inflammation
✅ Self Experimentation Builds Long Term Health
✅ Healing Requires Consistency And Patience

Chapters:
00:00 Coming Up...
00:23 Pluck (Sponsor)
01:15 Meet The Salmon Queen!
02:15 Farm-Raised vs Wild-Caught Salmon
04:11 How Salmon Alone Healed Me
08:35 Starting The Path to Health
12:28 How to Start Your Health Journey
16:52 Prima (Sponsor)
17:42 Overcoming Orthorexia and Anorexia
20:03 The Importance of Self-esteem and Avoiding Comparison
22:27 Adopting a Carnivore Lifestyle
25:44 Why She Eats Nose to Tail
26:17 Ancestral Practices
27:11 My Kids Eat What They Want
28:58 Speed Round of Questions
30:38 Where To Find GiGi

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👤 Guest Info:

She Does Keto: The Complete Ketogenic Diet for Women: https://a.co/d/0cecYf78

GiGi Ashworth IG: https://instagram.com/gigieats

GiGi Ashworth Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gigieats

1 TBSP OF I DONT GIVE A F#@K YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@IDGAFCOOKING

Links & Resources

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The conversation around germ theory, PCR testing, immune system health, detoxification, and pharmaceuticals has become one of the most controversial debates in modern health, and more people are beginning to question the foundations of the medical system.

Dr. Mark Bailey challenges the scientific evidence behind virology while Autumn McLees shares her personal hepatitis C diagnosis journey and why it led her to rethink viral testing, symptom suppression, and medical freedom. 

Could everything we’ve been taught about viruses, contagion, and illness be built on assumptions instead of proven science? 

Key Insights:
✅ PCR Tests Do Not Detect Viruses
✅ Symptoms May Be Healing Responses
✅ Fear Impacts Human Health Deeply
✅ Pharmaceuticals Profit From Diagnoses
✅ Detoxification Supports Natural Healing
✅ Personal Responsibility Improves Wellness

Chapters:
00:00 The Virus Narrative Debate
00:19 Pluck (Ad)
01:11 What Happened In 2020
03:38 Do Viruses Actually Exist
06:53 The Hepatitis C Diagnosis
09:56 How Viral Testing Works
16:48 What Causes Illness Symptoms
21:28 The Nocebo Effect Explained
23:15 Human Contagion Studies Failed
28:17 Why Symptoms Matter
29:51 The Dangers Of Symptom Suppression
33:39 Stop Outsourcing Your Health
37:13 Leaving The Medical System
39:30 Resources For Deeper Research
40:36 Restoring Ancestral Food Practices

👤 Guest Info:

Dr. Mark & Dr. Sam Bailey: https://drsambailey.com/

The REAL Reasons Why You Get Sick (It’s Not a Virus): https://drsambailey.com/resources/videos/natural-health-remedies/the-real-reasons-why-you-get-sick-its-not-a-virus/

What We Weren’t Taught About Hepatitis: https://drsambailey.com/resources/videos/viruses-unplugged/what-we-werent-taught-about-hepatitis/

A Farewell To Virology: https://drsambailey.com/a-farewell-to-virology-expert-edition/

Autumn McLees Website: https://www.autumnmclees.com/

Autumn McLees Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/autumn.mclees?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Autumn McLees TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@autumnmmclees?_r=1&_t=ZS-93nJPZBHear

Autumn McLees Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/autumn.mclees

Know Better | Do Better Podcast: https://www.autumnmclees.com/

Can You Catch A Cold?: https://www.humanley.com/books

Links & Resources

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Medical freedom, fear-based messaging, chronic illness, and censorship are reshaping modern society in ways most people never stop to question.
Real health freedom starts with informed consent, personal responsibility, emotional healing, and reclaiming sovereignty over your own body and mind.

Leslie Manookian, founder of the Health Freedom Defense Fund, shares her journey from Wall Street to becoming one of the leading voices in the medical freedom movement as we explore medical mandates, constitutional rights, and the pharmaceutical industry influence.

Key Insights:

✅ Medical Freedom Requires Informed Consent
✅ Fear Weakens Critical Thinking
✅ Chronic Illness Rates Keep Rising
✅ Trauma Impacts Physical Health
✅ Independent Media Challenges Narratives
✅ Personal Responsibility Creates Sovereignty

Chapters:

00:00 Pharmaceutical Fear And Profit
01:07 Leaving Wall Street Behind
03:11 The Moment Everything Changed
05:21 The Idaho Medical Freedom Act
08:47 Can We Ever Control Health?
10:17 Is Medical Freedom Black And White?
12:03 The Only Issue: Abortion
16:26 The Supreme Court Case
19:22 Public Health Vs Personal Freedom
22:15 Sacrificing The Few For The Many
24:55 What The Federal Research Shows
27:28 Fear And Psychological Manipulation
31:16 Bread And Circus Distractions
33:41 How To Stay Sovereign
35:02 Trauma Stored In The Body
36:29 Homeopathy And Emotional Healing
41:46 Releasing Fear And Trauma
44:35 Why Midwifery Matters
46:58 You Are Responsible For Your Health
48:24 Supporting Health Freedom Defense Fund

👤 Guest Info:

Model Medical Freedom Act: https://www.healthfreedomdefense.org/resources

Health Freedom Defense Fund: https://healthfreedomdefense.org

Health Freedom Defense Fund IG: https://www.instagram.com/healthfreedomdefensefund

Health Freedom Defense Fund YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HealthFreedomDefenseFund

Links & Resources:

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Processed food, constant snacking, screen addiction, poor sleep, and modern parenting habits are driving record levels of eczema, ADHD, asthma, allergies, and chronic illness in children.

Dr. Ana Maria Temple is a holistic pediatrician helping families reduce medications and build stronger immune systems through nutrition, lifestyle, and ancestral health practices.
She shares practical strategies for healthier kids, better behavior, natural remedies, and long-term wellness.

Key Insights:

✅ Chronic Disease In Kids Is Exploding
✅ Sugar Weakens Children’s Immune Systems
✅ Screens Dysregulate Developing Brains
✅ Food Quality Shapes Long Term Health
✅ Processed Snacks Fuel Dopamine Addiction
✅ Epigenetics Can Change Future Generations

Chapters:

00:11 Are Modern Kids Less Healthy?
01:39 What Should Parents Do?
05:51 Dr. Temple’s Personal Journey to Holistic Health
07:36 The Power of Role Modeling
11:57 Gentle Parenting vs. Child-Led Parenting
13:52 Screens as a Toxin
20:13 Navigating Societal Norms
21:18 Three Pillars for Raising Healthy Kids
23:18 Measles Outbreaks: Truth vs. Fiction
26:45 Ear Infections: Alternatives to Antibiotics
29:48 Dairy and Overconsumption
32:17 The Snack Culture
40:45 What to Stop Worrying About & What to Take Seriously
41:55 Epigenetics: Genes vs. Environment
43:25 Magic Wand: Bringing Back Ancestral Practices
44:15 Where to Find Dr. Temple

👤 Guest Info:

Free 15-Minute Masterclass “Relieving Eczema From the Inside Out”: https://bit.ly/493jtt8

SeraWise Store: https://bit.ly/4tAvxt9

SeraWise IG: https://www.instagram.com/shopserawise/

Eczema Lady IG: https://www.instagram.com/eczemalady/

Dr Ana Maria Temple Website: https://www.dranamaria.com/

Dr Ana Maria Temple IG: https://www.instagram.com/dranamariatemple/

Links & Resources

🎁 Try Pluck Superfood Seasonings

Get 20% off your first order with code EA20 at https://eatpluck.com — real flavor, real nutrients, no junk.