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