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UC 426: Soil, Spirit & Sustenance: Dan Kittredge on Consciousness, Food Quality & Nature’s Wisdom


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In this deeply thought-provoking episode, Cyndi and Kim are joined by farmer, educator, and founder of the Bionutrient Food Association, Dan Kittredge, to explore the powerful relationship between soil health, nutrient density, and human consciousness. Together, they dive into the systemic need for food and farming practices that align with the principles of nature, not control.

From discussions on holistic agriculture, biodiversity, and regenerative practices to the spiritual and emotional transformation that comes from reconnecting with the land, Dan offers wisdom cultivated over decades of experience. He speaks passionately about empowering consumers and farmers alike through open-source tools, education, and a shift in cultural values toward love, simplicity, and collective well-being

Topics Covered

  • .The importance of nutrient-dense food for human and planetary health
  • How conscious farming can create global change
  • The spiritual journey that informs Dan’s work
  • Tools like the refactometer and their role in measuring food quality
  • The challenge of shifting away from industrial agriculture
  • Why aligning with nature’s rhythms is key to healing ourselves and the Earth
  • Aboriginal culture, ancient wisdom, and consciousness
  • Dan’s open-source mission and how you can get involved
  • About Dan Kittredge:

    Dan is the founder and executive director of the Bionutrient Food Association and a lifelong organic farmer. Through his work, he advocates for soil and crop practices that naturally lead to higher quality, more nutrient-rich food. His focus extends beyond farming, delving into consciousness, autonomy, and living in harmony with nature.

    Quotes

    I come from the movement.
    I was a bad farmer who couldn’t make a living.
    I learned how to work with Mother Nature.
    I want to create a reality where people’s bodies are more coherent.
    Rather than fight the political system, medical system, or agricultural system, create a movement where people are coherent.
    You get a new body every six months.
    There is no they – only we.
    Let’s do what we are called to do.
    Those who are ready are listening.
    The reality is high-quality food is not available. Let’s solve that.
    Until you get the job done the job isn’t done.
    There is unity or duality.
    Love is all there is, it is the essence of reality.
    It is on us to take responsibility with integrity.
    If you don’t want to do better… ok.
    But if you want to do better we have the tools.
    Nature is completely brilliant.
    We need to take a multi-generational strategy.
    If not now, when? If not us, who?
    Our words have power.
    Get the dogma and ego out of the way.
    Our culture is trained to look at the surface not the deeper wisdom.
    Let’s understand the structure of the system.
    I think the optimal way is to do it gently and peacefully and together.
    Start with humility.
    The power we have is where we put our attention.
    The essence of humanity is divinity.

    Bionutrient Food Association – bionutrient.org

    Bionutrient Institute – bionutrientinstitute.org
    YouTube Channel – Courses, presentations & talks https://www.youtube.com/c/Bionutrient/videos
    Mutant Message Down Under by Marlo Morgan (recommended by Cyndi)

    Cyndi O’Meara Links

    Website – https://thenutrition.academy/
    Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/cyndiomeara/
    https://www.instagram.com/thenutrition_academy/
    Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/cyndi.lovetto
    https://www.facebook.com/thechnutritionacademy

    Kim Morrison Links

    Website – https://www.kimmorrison.com/
    Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/kimmorrison28/
    https://www.instagram.com/twenty.8.essential/
    Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/KimMorrisonTraining
    https://www.facebook.com/twenty8essentials

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