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Ancestral Health for Women: Hunter-Gatherer Lessons with Eric Edmeades

Sep 24, 2025
Eric Edmeades, an entrepreneur and author who has spent years living among the Hadza people, reveals fascinating insights on ancestral health. He discusses how the Hadza's lifestyle promotes resilience and mental health, highlighting their unique relationship with food scarcity and abundance. Eric contrasts their daily routines and diets with modern practices, explaining the harmful effects of agriculture on health. He also shares strategies for building strength through daily challenges and the importance of varied movement for overall wellness.
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ANECDOTE

How Eric Found The Hadza

  • Eric stumbled on the Hadza during a Jeep trek and immediately knew he'd return many times.
  • He later embedded with them for long stays and formed a deep lifelong connection.
INSIGHT

Small Choices Drove Big Dietary Shifts

  • The shift to agriculture began with tiny steps: we noticed tasty plants and slowly prioritized them.
  • That gradual preference for abundance started the long trajectory toward our modern processed-food problem.
ANECDOTE

Hunt, Fire, Feast

  • Eric describes hunting trips of 27 miles and feasting on a bush pig after 40 kilometers of travel.
  • They sear organ meats immediately and eat ribs by the fire, valuing immediate nutrition over transport.
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