Pederson's Farms - Powered by Protein a deep dive into Where your Food come From!

In this episode of Powered by Protein, host Neil Dudley interviews Diego Diverde, the Sales Director for Greener Pastures Chicken. Diego shares how their farm raises organic, grass-fed chickens using regenerative farming practices. Find out what regenerative farming is and how it helps improve soil health and sustainable food production with Diego Diverde.

Links:

Greener Pastures Chicken

Virtual Kitchens

Rebel without a Crew by Robert Rodriguez

www.PedersonsFarms.com

Topics:

(1:03) - Introducing Diego and GPC

(4:40) - How many people do you think understand the nuances about chicken in our country?

(6:35) - How can you leverage the claims GPC makes?

(10:02) - Eating for a goal vs. eating for experience

(14:22) - The Sales role for Farmers and Ranchers

(17:11) - Virtual Kitchens

(19:43) - Why did Von Miller join GPC?

(22:44) - What's your approach to branding?

(25:19) - Is there a specific breed of chicken you use?

(26:48) - How is the drought affecting you?

(27:11) - Certified Human claims

Did you know that it is possible to make hot ice cream or snow out of food? At the World Food Championship it is! This week, host Neil Dudley is joined by James Murray. Murray has 40 years of experience in the industry, works for the National Pork Board, and is a professional chef. They discuss the incredible innovations seen at the World Food Championship, how Murray became a chef, and the importance of continually educating ourselves, consumers, and producers in the pork industry.

Links:

Pork.org

Porkcares.org

Porkcheckoff.org

The American Culinary Federation

The Research Chefs Association

Jim on LinkedIn

National Pork Board

World Food Championships

Topics:

(0:44) - Introducing Jim

(3:09) - What's the secret to a great pork chop?

(7:30) - Trickonosis in wild pigs

(9:15) - How is the Pork Board funded?

(10:55) - Why is pork #1 in consumption globally but only #3 in the United States?

(13:34) - Claims-based pork

(18:57) - What's your journey to becoming a chef?

(20:41) - What gives you your drive?

(23:24) - The science behind cooking at the chef level

(25:08) - What resources does the Pork Board offer?

(27:25) - What advice would you give someone to connect with the culinary community?

The commitment to living a healthy life is not an easy one. But Jordan Graham can attest that it is worthwhile. Listen this week as Neil Dudley is joined by coach and weight loss specialist Jordan Grahm to discuss the mindset behind living a healthy life, and the importance of doing it for yourself. Jordan shares his story and the changes he made in his life to lose over 200 pounds and become a healthier person physically and mentally.

Links:

The Fit Boss on YouTube

The Fit Boss on Instagram

Jordan's Website

FitExpo LA '23

Topics:

(0:30) - Introducing Jordan

(2:15) - Jordan's weight loss and mental health journey

(5:25) - What is your advice to people who want to approach people in their life about getting healthier?

(11:08) - Do you ever think about quitting?

(12:51) - When did you start choosing to change your life?

(19:58) - Are people in your family obese?

(22:00) - What was your mental approach to losing weight?

(24:34) - Mentors & Failure

(37:19) - Thoughts on different diet approaches

(43:40) - The Whole 30 Reset & 75 Hard

(49:18) - Wrapping up

Are you wondering what it takes to truly be successful as an entrepreneur? Caroline Fausel would say never giving up is key, along with a few other ingredients. Listen as Caroline joins host Neil Dudley to discuss Caroline's Olive You Whole blog and podcast. The conversation covers healthy living, regenerative agriculture and the role animals play in it, and Caroline's path from vegetarianism to Paleo. You don't want to miss it!

Links:

Olive you Whole Podcast

PaleOMG

Danielle Walker - Against All Grain

Nom Nom Paleo

Neil on the Olive you Whole Podcast - Episode 38

Topics:

(0:30) - Caroline and her background

(2:01) - The Vegetarian Perspective

(6:37) - The world of a content creator

(9:20) - What would be the key to succeeding in this field?

(12:46) - What's something surprising you've learned about food in your conversations with people in this space?

(16:25) - Why did you get into podcasting?

(18:49) - Can we allow imperfection?

(26:32) - How do you reconcile with someone who thinks negatively about what you do?

(29:32) - Parenting

What does it take to turn your company's good reputation into a strong brand? Hard work is a good starting point. Listen as Michael Kiolbassa of Kiolbassa Smoked Meats joins Neil Dudley to discuss how Kiolbassa has become what it is today and the changing nature of the business. They discuss the ins and outs of the meat business and the priceless things they've learned in their years of experience working in the industry.

Links:

Kiolbassa Smoked Meats

Kiolbassa on Twitter

Kiolbassa on Facebook

Kiolbassa on Instagram

Kiolbassa on TikTok

Visit us online: www.PedersonsFarms.com

Topics:

(0:30) - Introducing Michael

(1:53) - Michael background and his company: Kiolbassa

(2:53) - Why do we as an indsutry try to soften the term 'slaughter'?

(7:19) - Why did you decide to go into banking?

(10:44) - How did you build your brand?

(18:09) - Would you prioritize marketing or sales?

(20:22) - Why sausage?

(21:14) - How do you keep the VC money out of your business?

(23:51) - Sausage as a sustainability play

(27:29) - How do you build a team?

Do you know where your food comes from, and does that matter to you? Owner of Nutrition with Judy and author of The Carnivore Cure, Judy Cho joins host Neil Dudley on the podcast to explain why it definitely should matter to you! They also talk about the power of our habits and fueling our bodies with the right kind of fuel. This is a discussion you don't want to miss!

Links:

Nutrition with Judy

Nutrition with Judy on YouTube

Nutrition with Judy Podcast

Neil's appearance on Nutrition with Judy

The Carnivore Cure by Judy Cho

Dr. Natasha Campbell's episode of Nutrition with Judy

Melissa Urban on the PNF podcast

The Magic Pill

The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg

Visit us online at www.PedersonsFarms.com

Topics:

(0:30) - Introducing Judy

(2:20) - The Carnivore Cure

(4:28) - What were you doing before all of this?

(6:49) - Chasing shiny new ideas in the wellness space

(8:13) - How do you feel about the importance of knowing where your food comes from?

(14:53) - Gut and Psychology Syndrome Protocol

(16:56) - Diets are an elimination protocol

(20:24) - Dieting and Autism

(23:20) - Where does your drive come from?

Have you ever heard of the term "greenwashing?" Nurse practitioner Cynthia Thurlow joins Neil Dudley on the podcast this week, and they discuss the greenwashing of product labels, as well as metabolic health, intermittent fasting, and nutrition. Cynthia has expertise and explains the science behind intermittent fasting in her book Intermittent Fasting Transformation.

Links:

Cynthia's TEDtalks

Intermittent Fasting Transformation by Cynthia Thurlow

Cynthia's Website

Everyday Wellness Podcast

Paleo Valley

Intermittent Fasting: Transformational Technique

Beth Lipton

The Intermittent Fasting Podcast

Dr. Jason Phung

Robb Wolf

Dr. Ben Bikman

JJ Virgin

Dave Asprey

Dr. Gabrielle Lyon

Ben Azadi

Topics:

(0:30) - Cynthia's background and career

(7:23) - Thoughts on Doctor's spending more time working toward nutrition solutions vs. pharmaceutical solutions for health issues

(17:41) - The limiting belief that women gain weight as a normal function of aging & the Processed Food Industry

(26:56) - Cynthia's book & Intermittent Fasting

(30:40) - Wrap up

n this episode, the creator of Keto Savage, Robert Sikes, joins host Neil Dudley for a discussion about running businesses, transparency for consumers, and the importance of breaking out of the status quo in everything from nutrition to business practices. Robert has been a natural bodybuilder for fourteen years, half of which have been in a ketogenic state. Listen to hear more about his story and a "behind the scenes" chat about both businesses.

Links:

- Keto Savage

- The Keto Savage Podcast

- Global Animal Partnership

- Pederson's Natural Farms

- Cowboy Ethics by James Owen

Topics:

(1:06) - Carnivore Snacks & Robert's Keto Brick

(3:21) - Robert's Marketing secrets

(5:03) - How Robert became a sought-after speaker

(6:48) - How to not be mediocre

(9:29) - What's next for Robert

(11:48) - 75 hard

(14:45) - Introducing Neil & his career with Pederson's

(22:04) - Staying ahead of the curve with marketing, social media & podcasting

(27:27) - Pederson's Products

(28:13) - The life cycle for a Pederson's raised Pig

(36:59) - Ethically raising & killing animals

(47:01) - Robert on becoming KetoSavage

(53:05) - The Cowboy Perspective & What Neil wants to instill in his children

(1:03:01) - You can't have bad bacon!

(1:06:02) - Trickinosis and Pseudorabies in Hogs

(1:08:19)- The Grocery Shop Conference

(1:12:25) - Wrap up

What is it like working at Pederson's? This week, Pederson's Lead Support Representative Jeff Hackett joined Neil Dudley on the podcast. They discussed Jeff's experience working at Pederson's, how he joined the Pederson's team, and his Whole30 experience!

Links:

Visit us online www.PedersonsFarms.com

Topics:

(0:30) - Introducing Jeff & life working at Pederson's

(8:02) - Jeff's work, hobbies and life

(17:42) - Learning to navigate pandemic changes

(20:03) - Jeff's favorite Pederson's products

(22:03) - Do you feel pressured to do a Whole30 working for Pederson's?

(25:58) - Talkin' product!

(30:37) - Are you strict with your kid's diets?

(31:08) - Does being a pet owner make you think about eating meat?

(33:31) - Wrap Up

The Pederson's Farms Podcast is produced by Johnny Podcasts & Root and Roam.

What exactly is an NFT and what does it have to do with bacon? Listen as Neil Dudley is joined by Ritchie McCord and Andrew Evans of Bacon Club. They discuss and explain what NFTs are, the simplicity of using them, and the partnership between Pederson's and Bacon Club.

Links:

Visit us online at www.PedersonsFarms.com

Andrew on Twitter

Richie on Twitter

Join the Bacon Club! https://baconclub.io/

Topics:

(1:39) - Introducing Andrew & Richie

(9:58) - NFT's & interfacing Web3 with Web2

(14:48) - When can people start buying our NFT and why should they care about it?

(20:59) - The hierarchy of the NFT's & goals for Bacon Club

(32:00) - Attempting to explain Ethereum and Bitcoin mining

(38:17) - Wrap Up

The Pederson's Farms Podcast is produced by Johnny Podcasts & Root and Roam.