In this deep-dive episode, Ashley and Sarah sits down with Mike Fave — fertility and metabolic health coach — to unpack the overlooked foundations of male fertility and testosterone.

Mike shares how he and his wife are preparing to start a family, the key labs they ran before trying to conceive, and what really drags testosterone down today — plus how to fix it naturally.

They discuss why excess body fat disrupts hormone balance, how gut health secretly affects sperm quality, and why modern dairy isn’t always your friend.  They also cover the crucial connection between stress, thyroid health, and male hormones, the hidden dangers of PUFAs and micronutrient gaps, and Mike’s practical approach to losing fat, improving labs, and dialing in nutrition that actually works.

If you or your partner want to raise testosterone naturally, plan for a healthy pregnancy, or just get smarter about men’s health, you’ll love this one.

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0:00 — Coming Up

0:51 — Welcome Mike Pavone: Male Fertility & Preparing for Pregnancy

2:30 — The Labs Mike & His Wife Ran Before Trying for a Baby

6:14 — Copper Deficiency: Mike’s Surprising Personal Fix

7:39 — High Prolactin: Hidden Roadblock for Female Fertility

10:00 — Early Testing: Why Waiting 6–12 Months Can Waste Time

11:55 — What to Look for in Male Hormone Labs

14:00 — How LH, FSH, and Testicular Function Work

15:30 — Estradiol & DHT: Finding the Hormone Balance Sweet Spot

16:50 — Fixing Low Testosterone: It’s Not Just About TRT

19:14 — Too Much Body Fat: The #1 Testosterone Killer

20:24 — Body Fat: It’s Active Tissue, Not Just Storage

25:10 — How Mike Coaches Clients to Lose Fat & Keep Hormones Healthy

30:30 — Why Body Recomposition Works Better Than Extreme Dieting

32:21 — Carbs, Fats & Protein: How They Impact Hormones

37:05 — Gut Health: Another Silent Testosterone Saboteur

39:20 — Common Foods That Secretly Wreck Your Gut

42:26 — Dairy & Casein: Surprising Hormone Impacts

47:58 — Why Modern Dairy Isn’t Like Ancestral Dairy

53:20 — Low Thyroid: Another Big Testosterone Killer

57:30 — High Cholesterol, Low Carbs & Hormone Confusion

1:03:30 — PUFAs & Bad Fats: Damage Testes & Reduce Sperm Quality

1:08:00 — Micronutrients: Small Deficiencies, Big Hormone Problems

1:10:45 — The Value of Food Tracking & Real Testing

1:16:05 — Why a Coach Can Save You Years of Trial & Error

1:17:30 — Micronutrients & Stress

1:21:50 — Final Takeaway

1:22:30 — Where to Find Mike & How to Work with Him

Is Infertility Actually the Man’s Fault? Did you know male fertility plays an equally important role in conception and pregnancy success? In this powerful and eye-opening episode, we dive into the hidden half of the fertility equation: male sperm health. 

Learn how modern lifestyle, diet, and environmental factors are silently impacting testosterone, sperm quality, and even miscarriage rates.

From estrogen-like compounds in your food to the real effect of PUFAs and EMFs, we're breaking down 6 overlooked causes of male infertility—and exactly what you can do about them. Whether you're planning for pregnancy or simply want to optimize your health, this episode is packed with insights, studies, and actionable steps.

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Chapters: 

0:00 – Coming up

0:42 – Male Hormonal Decline: A Century of Change

3:07 - Preparing for Pregnancy: Sarah’s Journey Begins

4:14 – Why Male Fertility Deserves More Attention

5:45 – Sperm's Role in Placenta Formation and Miscarriages

7:20 – Sperm DNA Fragmentation and Recurrent Miscarriages

9:04 – Spiritual Perspectives on Pregnancy

9:42 – Modern Diets & Lifestyle: Root Causes of Fertility Decline

10:55 – #1: Estrogen-Like Compounds & Environmental Toxins

12:50 – Soy, Flax & the Phytoestrogen Problem

14:18 – Estrogen in Tap Water & Heated Plastics

16:19 – Estrogen Dominance & 'Man Boobs'

17:28 – Easy Fixes to Lower Estrogen Exposure

19:36 – #2: Low Muscle Mass & Lack of Strength Training

22:15 – Train to Change: Efficient Training for Men

23:05 – #3: PUFAs & The War on Healthy Fats

24:35 – Oxidative Stress & Sperm Damage

26:25 – Progesterone, 2-AG & Fertilization Mechanisms

29:20 – Saturated Fats & Lipid Peroxidation: The Real Fertility Villain

32:20 – Real-Life Diet Tips to Cut PUFA

34:55 – #4: Infertility as a Metabolic Problem

36:05 – ATP, Mitochondria & the Sperm Energy Crisis

38:05 – Subclinical Hibernation & Low Metabolism

39:05 – The Body is Always Listening: Metabolic Signals

40:00 – #5: Carbs Are Crucial for Testosterone

41:11 – Why Low-Carb + High Protein Can Backfire

42:47 – PUFA Past & Present: Fat Stores & Testosterone

43:33 – Carbs, Cortisol & Hormonal Balance

44:40 – Energy Availability & Testosterone Production

45:20 – Oxidizing Carbs Properly for Hormonal Health

46:30 – #6: EMFs & Phones in Pockets

47:15 – Create Distance: How to Reduce EMF Exposure

49:45 – Laptops & Wi-Fi: The Sperm Mobility Killer

50:06 – Lifestyle Fixes: Body Fat, Sleep, and Stress

51:10 – Summary: Your Three-Month Tune-Up Plan

52:16 – Hidden PUFA in Seeds & Practical Swaps

53:18 – Shared Responsibility in Preconception Health

55:28 – Evaluate Daily Habits, Not Rare Behaviors

56:50 – Navigating Health Journeys as a Couple 

01:01:10 – Sign-Off: Keep Learning & Empowering

In this eye-opening episode, we sit down with Frank von Hippel to uncover the dark history of pesticides—from the Irish Potato Famine to modern-day endocrine disruptors. We explore how chemicals like DDT, glyphosate, and neonicotinoids are wreaking havoc on fertility, metabolism, and child development. Plus, practical tips to detox your home, avoid obesogenic chemicals, and protect your family. If you care about food, health, or the future of our planet, don’t miss this deep dive!

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0:00 – Coming Up

1:05 - The Potato Famine & Origins of Pesticides

4:58 - The Deadly Nightshade Family & Early Pesticide Resistance

7:29 - Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring & Environmental Warnings

12:45 - Endocrine Disruption: How Pesticides Mess With Hormones

14:56 - Fertility Crisis: Pesticides & Reproductive Health

17:38 - The Science Behind Hormone Disruption

20:10 - Male Fertility Decline & Sperm Count Collapse

22:13 - Estrogen Dominance & Women’s Health Risks

24:21 - Phytoestrogens in Food: Soy, Flax & Hidden Dangers

27:55 - How to Reduce Chemical Exposure at Home

30:16 - Toxic Homes: VOCs, Paint, & Building Materials

35:05 - The Chemical Age: From Warfare to Agriculture

40:29 - DDT: From Miracle Chemical to Banned Toxin

48:10 - Neonicotinoids: The New Pesticide Threat

49:55 - Glyphosate (Roundup) & Gut Microbiome Destruction

52:46 - Regulatory Failure: Who’s Really in Control?

57:26 - How to Fight Back: Clean Water, Food & Home Tips

1:11:40 - Integrated Pest Management: A Solution for the Future

1:19:40 - Obesity, Autism & Chemical Connections

1:25:08 - Italy vs. America: Why Traditional Diets Win

1:36:02 - Final Thoughts

In this groundbreaking episode, Georgi Dinkov shares astonishing updates on his cancer research that directly challenges the mainstream cancer treatment model. We dive deep into the real role of estrogen and androgens in cancer development, why modern treatments may be doing more harm than good, and how Georgi’s self-funded studies are showing tumor regression — without relying on toxic therapies. If you're interested in true root-cause healing, bioenergetics, and the future of cancer therapy, this conversation is a must-listen. Stay tuned for how vitamins, aspirin, pregnenolone, progesterone, and a different perspective on energy metabolism are changing everything we thought we knew.

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0:00 – Coming Up

0:54 – Catching Up With Georgie: How Are Things Going?

2:50 – Why Georgi Self-Funds His Cancer Studies

5:24 – Bioenergetic View of Cancer Explained

7:00 – Wound Healing, Glycolysis, and Cancer Metabolism

9:30 – Aspirin’s Role in Cancer Metabolism

14:04 – Cancer as a Regression to Primitive Life

16:00 - How Blue Light Damages Mitochondria and Fuels Cancer

18:52 – Updates on Breast and Prostate Cancer Studies

20:11 – How Pregnenolone Reverses Cancer Metabolism

24:50 – Estrogen Dominance and Energy Blockage

28:58 – The Problem with Lactate and Cancer Growth

30:00 – Pyruvate, NAD+, and Energy Blockage in Cancer

32:58 – How Killing Cancer Cells May Can Promote Metastasis

37:02 – How Pregnenolone and Progesterone Combat Cancer

38:50 – Human Equivalent Dosing for Pregnenolone

42:50 – PUFA’s Role in Estrogen Detox Impairment

44:18 – Pregnenolone vs Progesterone for Cancer Support

46:54 – Progesterone’s Protective Effects Against Cancer

48:29 – Prostate Cancer and the Myth of Androgens

51:01 – Androgens Are Crucial for Male and Female Health

54:10 – Estrogen’s Correlation with Aging and Disease

55:00 – Skyrocketing Cancer Rates in Young Adults

58:17 – Reversing Prostate Cancer With DHT and Aromatase Inhibitors

1:00:20 – Proving the Mainstream Model Completely Wrong

1:03:40 – The Profit Motive Behind Estrogen Therapy

1:07:14 – Why Watchful Waiting Has Become Standard

1:09:08 – Understanding Why Cancer Rates Are Rising

1:11:27 – Publishing Challenges and Growing Grassroots Support

1:14:00 – How to Support Georgi’s Research and IdealabsDC

In this empowering follow-up to their previous episode on breast milk, Sarah and Ashley take a deep dive into how the modern diet has transformed the fatty acid composition of breast milk—and what that means for a child’s lifelong health. From allergies and immune suppression to metabolic issues, cognitive development, and even cancer risk, the girls explore how polyunsaturated fats (PUFAs) are impacting babies from day one. But it’s not all doom and gloom. They break down the science behind breast milk composition, share real studies, and most importantly, offer practical, hopeful strategies for how moms (and future moms) can shift their diet—even within days—to radically improve their baby’s nourishment and resilience. Whether you're already breastfeeding, planning for pregnancy, or just curious about food’s generational impact, this episode will leave you informed and inspired.

00:00 – Coming Up

00:47 – Mother's Breast Milk Has Undergone a Radical Transformation

02:31 – Explanation of How Breast Milk Now Mimics Formula in Fatty Acid Profile

04:14 – Historical Data on Rise of Linoleic Acid in Breast Milk

05:53 – Allergies and Breast Milk Composition

09:20 – Metabolic Suppression and PUFAs as Immunosuppressants

11:59 – Consequences of PUFAs in Milk: Cognitive Impairments, Autism, and ADHD

14:03 – Childhood Obesity and Early-Life PUFA Exposure

16:30 – Body Fat and Metabolic Impact of High PUFA Diets

18:14 – Trans Fats in Breast Milk

20:00 – Breast Milk: Fat- vs Mineral-Derived Content

22:04 – Linoleic Acid and Mammary Tumors

24:14 – 1985 Study: Diet Changes Breast Milk Fat in 3 Days

25:38 – Low-Calorie Diets During Breastfeeding and Fat Stores

27:52 – How to Optimize Fat Quality in the Maternal Diet

29:10 – Saturated Fat vs Carbs During Breastfeeding

31:57 – Beneficial Saturated Fats: CLA and C15:0 From Dairy

34:10 – Raw Milk, History, and Ancestral Practices

36:42 – Milk vs Milk Replacements: Nutrient Comparison

39:00 – Fast Shifts in Milk Composition—Encouraging Data

41:00 – Central Nervous System Risks From High PUFA Exposure

42:21 – Prioritizing Whole Food Fats Over Added Fats

44:25 – Calorie Balance and Metabolic Consequences

48:22 – Total Fat, Type of Fat, and Weight Timing Matters

49:57 – Fertility Focus: Prepping Body and Family Health

51:32 – Closing Message: Empowerment Through Better Food Sourcing

In this powerful episode, Ashley and Sarah dive deep into the science behind breast milk and how a mother’s nutrition—*before and during pregnancy*—can shape the gut health, cognitive development, and immune system of her baby. From Human Milk Oligosaccharides (HMOs) to the rise of PUFAs (polyunsaturated fatty acids) in modern diets, they explore how we got so far from nature, and what we can do to get back.Discover why breast milk composition isn't fixed, how the fatty acids in your body impact your child, and what recent research is saying about the connections between diet, autism, metabolism, and more.Whether you're already a parent, planning for the future, or just passionate about reclaiming real health—this conversation will leave you informed and inspired.________________________________________________________Subscribe To The Rooted In Resilience Podcast:⭐ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCSpofOL75STGMvUUlD5em7g ⭐ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3NTIxm2iqgIdnqI2j2FICr?si=477cfb0440fe40ce⭐ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rooted-in-resilience/id1663060063____________________________________________________________

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In this episode of *Rooted in Resilience*, we welcome our first guest of the season—health coach and bioenergetic researcher Jay Feldman—for a deep dive into the world of ice baths, hormesis, and stress-driven health trends. From the truth about fat burning and cold exposure to how our metabolism adapts (or shuts down) under chronic stress, we unpack the biochemical realities behind popular biohacks. We also explore how short-term boosts might come at the cost of long-term metabolic health—and what a truly sustainable health approach looks like.Whether you’re a cold plunge fan or someone navigating the aftermath of restrictive diets, this episode is a must-listen.

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0:00 - Fuel, Energy & Stress Hormones0:34 - Meet Jay Feldman1:15 - Jay's Health Journey & Ray Peat's Influence3:53 - Introduction to Hormesis & Biohacking5:42 - Mainstream Claims vs. Hidden Costs of Ice Baths7:32 - Can Stress Make You Healthier?9:25 - Fat Burning ≠ Fat Loss11:53 - Long-Term Effects of Chronic Stressors16:50 - PUFAs: The Hidden Danger in Fat Oxidation20:16 – Common Biohacking Hormesis Examples22:02 - How to Actually Lose Fat25:48 – The Cost of Boosting Metabolism Through Stress28:57 - Metabolic Debt & The Body’s Adaptive Response31:25 - Constrained Energy Expenditure Research by Herman Pontzer32:55 - Recovery & Rebound: Refeeding After Restriction35:50 - Redefining Health & Sustainable Metabolism37:25 - Is all stress bad? The Hans Selye distinction42:25 – Positive Adaptation: What Stressors Actually Help You Thrive43:57 - Find What Fuels You45:24 - PUFA 101: The fats that slow us down46:08 - Squirrels, Hibernation & Metabolism Downregulation48:00 – Wrap-up + Where to find Jay’s work

In this episode of the Rooted in Resilience podcast, we dive deep into the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement. We explore the tension between top-down government policies and bottom-up grassroots action, the real story behind food fortification, the dangers of seed oils, and how regenerative agriculture can shift the future of health and sustainability. From politics and USDA corruption to personal empowerment and local food systems—this is a must-listen for anyone rethinking what it means to be healthy in America today.______________________________________________________________________Subscribe To The Rooted In Resilience Podcast:⭐ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCSpofOL75STGMvUUlD5em7g ⭐ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3NTIxm2iqgIdnqI2j2FICr?si=477cfb0440fe40ce⭐ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rooted-in-resilience/id1663060063______________________________________________________________________Keep Up With Us!🖥️ Website: https://www.armstrongsisters.com/🗞️ Newsletter: https://www.armstrongsisters.com/newsletter-signup👩🏼‍🌾 Our Farm CoOp, Nourish: https://nourishcooperative.com/ {The highest quality food you can find, delivered directly to your door. Low PUFA chicken and pork, 100% grass-fed beef and lamb, traditional sourdough, raw dog food, & more}🥚Waitlist for our eggs: https://angel-acresfarm.com/pages/waitlist-for-eggs{Low PUFA, corn & soy free, pasture-raised eggs, delivered directly to your door}______________________________________________________________________Follow Us On Social Media➡️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strong.sistas/➡️ X: https://twitter.com/strong_sistas➡️TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@strong.sistas?_t=8oW270Feyz5&_r=1➡️ LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/strong-sisters-103331317/➡️FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083808037077➡️ THREADS: https://www.threads.net/@strong.sistas?invite=2____________________________________________________Chapters: 0:00 – Coming Up1:32 – Raw Milk and the Politics of Health4:05 – The Hidden Costs of Food Fortification7:03 – When Food Becomes Pharma8:42 – The Ideas Behind Maha9:30 – Disempowerment Through Government Systems15:04 – Top-Down vs Bottom-Up Health Approaches17:10 - Proposition 12 and the Fight for Animal Welfare21:25 - The Seed Oil Lobby and PUFA Nation24:00 – The Way Out: Support Local Farmers27:14 - Behind the Bird Flu Panic32:50 – Factory Farming and Animal Welfare33:55 - Why Supporting Local Farmers Matters38:33 - Label Logic: Rethinking Organic Certification39:42 - Final Thoughts & Takeaways41:16 – The Seed Oil Lobby and PUFA Nation42:14 - Reclaiming Sovereignty Through Food44:41 – This is Why We Created Nourish Food Club

In this episode of Rooted in Resilience, sisters Sarah and Ashley go deep into the world of raw dairy—a topic that stirs up plenty of passion, confusion, and controversy. They unpack the history and science behind pasteurization, explore the nutritional differences between raw and processed milk, and reveal what most food labels aren’t telling you.

Whether you’re dairy-sensitive, raw-curious, or already hooked on the cream-top life, this episode is filled with info to help you navigate the world of milk with confidence. From ancient practices to the hidden ingredients in fortified milk, nothing is off-limits (including Pip the bird’s podcast debut).

Chapters:

0:00 - Coming up
0:45 - Welcome & Why Raw Dairy Is Better for You?
1:50 - Meet Pip, the Podcast Bird
2:48 - What is Raw Milk, Really?
3:37 - Can You Heat Raw Milk?
5:25 - Types of Pasteurization Explained
7:09 - Nature Isn’t Dangerous: The Bacteria Conversation
11:03 - Fortification & Food Matrix Myths
12:40 - What’s REALLY in That Vitamin D Packet?
15:06 - Why Raw Milk Has a Microbiome Advantage
16:14 –Milk Labels Decoded: Fortification, Additives & Hidden Ingredients
22:08 - You Can’t Outsmart Nature—Stop Trying
24:13 - Raw Milk: Mother Nature’s Original Probiotic
27:30 - Centralized Milk = Centralized Control
29:00 - Is Raw Milk Dangerous or Just Misunderstood?
32:15 - Why Some Cheeses Are Easier to Digest
34:48 - How Urban Dairies Created the Need for Pasteurization
36:29 - Is Dairy Intolerance... Actually an Additive Intolerance?
40:31 - Drinking Raw Milk Is a Vote for Regenerative Agriculture
43:04 - The Forgotten Wulzen Factor & Other Raw Benefits
48:14 - Nature’s Digestive Package: Raw Dairy
50:21 - Healing with Raw Milk: Beyond the Basics
51:38 - The Wonder Molecule: Lactoferrin and Why Pasteurization Destroys It
52:50 - From Fortified Cereal to Iron Shards: What Are We Eating?
56:16 - Finding Safe Raw Milk: Tips, Brands & Resources
59:37 - Raw Milk Beauty Hacks
01:01:01 - Websites for High-Quality Raw Dairy
01:01:34 - Final Thoughts: Question the System, Trust Nature

In this episode of the Rooted in Resilience podcast, Ash & Sarah return after a few months off with updates on their lives, business ventures, and what's next. They discuss life transitions, including Sarah’s path toward starting a family and possibly buying a house, and reflect on their journey building Nourish Food Club and running Angel Acres. From the realities of homesteading and animal care to the dream of creating a family compound, they share the highs, lows, and everything in between. The sisters also open up about redefining what “functional” and “funny” farming means to them, the challenges of running a farm as a startup, and why they’re bringing more personal stories into this next season.

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Timestamps

0:00 - Welcome Back to the Podcast
02:33 - Catching Up Since the Holidays
04:53 - Sacrifices to Build the Dream
07:03 - Sarah's Personal Update: House Hunting
08:33 - The Compound Vision & Homesteading Goals
10:33 - Sisters’ Personality Differences
11:03 - Strong Sistas Going Back to Their Roots
13:13 - Living with Passion & Purpose
14:13 - Homesteading Q&A Begins
14:51 - Best & Worst Parts of Farming Together
19:48 - The “Funny Farm” vs. Functional Farm
20:44 - Sarah’s VIC & VIP Zone
23:57 - Sarah’s Emu Chronicles
26:03 - When Homesteading Gets Tough
28:38 - How Our Farm Works
29:50 - Naming Our (Imaginary) Farm TV Show
30:36 - Is Homesteading as Romantic as Instagram Makes It Look?
33:58 - Hard Lessons from Loss on the Farm
38:01 - Why Farm Life Is No Joke
42:00 - What’s Coming Next & Final Thoughts