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Wise Traditions

Wise Traditions

Weston A. Price Foundation 585 Episodes Jun 29, 2026

The Weston A. Price Foundation's Wise Traditions podcast explores traditional food and healthways for optimal health. Host Kendall Nelson interviews experts on nutrient-dense diets, traditional foods, grass-based farming, and natural detoxification. The podcast aims to help listeners rediscover timeless wisdom for vibrant health.

Episodes

585: Food Freedom, The Farm Bill And The Future Of Farming With Judith McGeary Jun 29, 2026 58:19 Judith McGeary, founder of the Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance (FARFA), joins us to explain how one massive piece of legislation quietly shapes nearly every aspect of our food system—from the seeds farmers plant to the food that ends up on our plates. She breaks down the history of the Farm Bill, how it evolved from supporting soil conservation and family farms to favoring consolidation and indust
584: The Religion Of Vaccines With Aaron Siri Jun 22, 2026 01:00:20 In this episode, Aaron Siri discusses why he believes vaccines have become more than a medical issue—they've become a kind of modern religion. Drawing from themes in his book, Vaccines, Amen: The Religion of Vaccines, Aaron explores how belief, institutional authority, and pharmaceutical influence have shaped vaccine policy and public perception.   He explains the powerful role a small group of va
583: Ferments, Gut Health & Microbial Healing With Vanessa Hargrove Jun 15, 2026 51:19 What if some of the most powerful medicines aren't found in a prescription bottle – but in the microbes living inside traditional fermented foods? Vanessa Hargrove joins the podcast to explain how foods like kefir, kombucha, yogurt, sauerkraut, and sourdough may help restore the microbiome, reduce inflammation, improve digestion, curb sugar cravings, and support overall health. Vanessa shares her
582: The Cost Of Silence With Jeffrey Tucker Jun 8, 2026 45:13 What really happened during the COVID era—and why are so many people still afraid to talk about it? Jeffrey Tucker became one of the leading voices questioning lockdowns, censorship, and vaccine mandates during the COVID years. As the founder of the Brownstone Institute and author of Life After Lockdown, he has spent years documenting the far-reaching consequences of pandemic policies and advocati
581: What's Happening To Our Food? Pharma Crops, GRAS, And The Truth About Labels With Dr. Sina McCullough Jun 1, 2026 55:23 In Part 2 of this conversation, Dr. Sina McCullough returns to unpack what may be one of the most overlooked—and unsettling—developments in our food system.   She introduces the concept of "pharma crops"—foods like corn, rice, and lettuce that are being genetically engineered to produce pharmaceutical compounds, including vaccines. While this technology has been in development for decades, Sina ex
580: Pulling Back The Veil On Chronic Illness with Dr. Sina McCullough May 25, 2026 47:11 In this powerful first conversation, Dr. Sina McCullough shares how she went from a vibrant, athletic life to being so sick she could no longer stand, eat, or care for herself—and how she found her way back.   Despite her PhD in nutrition, Sina spent years searching for answers within the medical system, only to be told her symptoms were "all in her head." At her lowest point, she chose a differen
579: The Ayurvedic Approach To Postpartum Healing With Christina Eck May 18, 2026 48:58 In many traditional cultures, the weeks following birth are understood as a critical window—one that shapes a mother's long-term health, energy, and emotional well-being. But in the modern world, postpartum care is often rushed, minimized, or overlooked entirely.   In this episode, Christina Eck shares an Ayurvedic perspective on postpartum healing—one rooted in rest, nourishment, and intentional
578: We Know Better—So Why Don't We Do Better? The Truth About Cognitive Dissonance With Dr. Lawrence Palevsky May 11, 2026 56:18 What happens when what we believe—and what we actually do—don't quite line up? This week on the Wise Traditions podcast, pediatrician Dr. Lawrence Palevsky explores the concept of cognitive dissonance—what it is, why it's so common in modern life, and how it quietly shapes decisions around health, parenting, and trust in authority. Dr. Palevsky has spent decades encouraging parents to think critic
577: The Last Wild Protein: What You Need to Know About Salmon with Steve Kurian May 4, 2026 40:33 What if one of the most powerful foods on earth comes from a place so wild, so untouched, that it still operates exactly as nature intended? In this episode, Steve Kurian of Wild for Salmon shares the story of a life-changing summer spent on the remote shores of Bristol Bay, Alaska—living by the rhythms of the tides, the weather, and one of the largest salmon runs on the planet. The conversation e
576: There Is No Deathless Diet: The Truth About Food, Farming, And Our Future With Abey Scaglione Apr 27, 2026 41:44 What if the story we've been told about food—about meat, animals, and what it means to truly nourish ourselves and the land—is incomplete? Many people today are searching for a way of eating that feels healthier, more ethical, and more sustainable. Some turn away from animal foods out of compassion. Others are working to reconnect with traditional diets and local farms. But what if the answers are
575: A New Frontier: Medical Freedom, The Courts, And The Geoengineering Challenge With Leslie Manookian Apr 20, 2026 51:23 What if a single court case could redefine your right to refuse a medical intervention? And what happens when the government is given broad authority over what goes into your body?   Leslie Manookian, President and Founder of the Health Freedom Defense Fund, returns for Part Two to discuss a potentially historic case that may soon be heard by the U.S. Supreme Court—one that challenges long-standin
574: Standing For Medical Freedom — One State At A Time With Leslie Manookian Apr 13, 2026 45:03 What happens when one state passes a law that challenges the status quo around medical choice? Could it spark a movement across the country? And how are Americans really thinking about medical freedom today?   Leslie Manookian, President and Founder of the Health Freedom Defense Fund, joins us to discuss what has unfolded since the passage of the Idaho Medical Freedom Act—and why it may be just th

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