Wise Traditions

In 2022, Vermont had 130 organic farms. Just one year later, there are only 60, with another 30 expected to go out of business in the next 12 months. How can we turn things around? And is small farming actually sustainable? Cynthia and Rich Larson of Larson Farm in Vermont are grass dairy farmers that are working on the sustainability of their own farm and of those around them, too. They know that sustainability has to do with more than just what works for the land. It must also be valuable for the community and economically sustainable for the farmer. This is one reason they have joined hands with a local Land Care Community of 17 grass-based dairies in Vermont. They are a group that wants to leave the land in better shape than when they found it. They are working to improve the ecosystem, protect the watershed, reduce pollution and regenerate the soil. They use modern equipment and strategies for facing farming challenges. Rich and Cynthia today tell their story about that partnership, how and why they transitioned from commercial farming to organic, and why they invite others to get into farming, too. Check out their website: larsonfarmvt.com Make the 50/50 pledge to support local farms Visit our sponsors Haven Holistic Health, Upgraded Formulas, Optimal Carnivore

Depression. Arrhythmia. Stress. Emotional burdens. How can we address our complex health conditions? And how is the physical related to the mental and emotional components of wellbeing? And is it best to address issues with conventional or unconventional protocols? Anette Ruiz is a holistic health coach and communications specialist. Alberto is a certified permaculturist and talk show host. Today, they tell their story of facing seemingly insurmountable health crises. Anette had moderate-to-severe depression; Alberto, a heart condition. Their island got hit by Hurricane Maria, and their stress levels went through the roof. They discuss today how they faced these experiences and what they learned through them--particularly how they have incorporated tools for holistic living that address the physical, mental, and emotional health of the body. Among other topics, they cover how to recognize the symptoms of depression, the power of gratitude, and why they will not use a microwave oven. P.S. We're so glad to have Anette and Alberto tell their story. We want you to get to know them, in part because they will soon be the new hosts of our Spanish "sister" podcast: Tradiciones Sabias! Follow Anette and Alberto on Instagram: @amar.eternosestudiantes Listen to our Spanish podcast: Tradiciones Sabias Find WAPF's Spanish resources Check out our sponsors: Earth Runners, Paleo Valley, Optimal Carnivore

How do you celebrate the 10 million download milestone for the Wise Traditions podcast? With A LIVE podcast recording on a farm! Listen in on our conversation with top-of-the-line experts on our favorite topics: food, farming, and the healing arts, in front of an audience of about 130 of our closest friends/biggest fans. Among a number of topics, we discuss the easiest way to get organ meats in the family, how raw milk heals, the joys and woes of farming, and how the best pharmacy on the planet is found in the space between your two ears! Our panelists (and their respective websites) are: Hilary Boynton - schooloflunch.com Tania Teschke - bordeauxkitchen.com Sally Fallon Morell - nourishingtraditions.com Jesse Straight - whiffletreefarmva.com Robin Shirley - takebackyourhealthretreats.com Navin Hettiarachchi - navinhealth.com Follow us on Instagram @westonaprice for details on how to enter to win two tickets to our Wise Traditions conference in Kansas City this fall! Register for the Wise Traditions conference here: wisetraditions.org Check out our sponsors: NTI School, Upgraded Formulas, Optimal Carnivore Sign up for the Holistic & Happy event in June 2023 at Polyface sponsored by Holistic Hilda (our podcast host)

Still unsure about organ meats? A lot of people are! Today you can learn a framework for how to prepare them, how to introduce them to picky eaters, and why they are excellent sources for energy, clarity, and the ability to set and accomplish goals. Janine Farzin from Offally Good Cooking even tells us her own story of how she went from disliking organ meats to now craving them...and how her kids love them now, too! Visit Janine's website: offallygoodcooking.com Check out our 11 Wise Traditions Dietary Principles See our sponsors: Earth Runners, Paleo Valley, Optimal Carnivore

What could possibly be more dangerous to your health and life than a rattlesnake bite? Vaccinations. Our guest, Curtis Cost, the author of "Vaccines are Dangerous," explains why shots have more serious consequences than many may have initially realized. Curtis describes problems, beyond "side effects," that can arise not only from the covid-19 shot, but from all shots. Conditions like autoimmune dysfunction, asthma, allergies, and other debilitating issues that result from injections are often not perceived as triggered by vaccines. Curtis connects the dots. He also goes over why he's especially passionate about getting the message out about the inherent dangers of these shots to the African American community. Visit vaccinesaredangerous.blogspot.com for more resources from Curtis Check out WAPF's 11 Principle booklet and web pages See our sponsors Haven Holistic Health, Upgraded Formulas, Optimal Carnivore

Join Pam Schoenfeld, a registered dietitian specializing in family and reproductive nutrition, as she dives into the crucial role of vitamin A in enhancing fertility. She shares eye-opening stories, including a patient's IVF success after correcting a vitamin A deficiency. Pam explores how both men and women can benefit from proper intake, discussing dietary sources like eggs and liver. The conversation also highlights the misconception surrounding supplements and the importance of nutrient-dense foods in addressing rising infertility rates.

For most of our lives, we've been taught that viruses make us sick. But there is important evidence that has been overlooked by both virologists and the public. Today, Alec Zeck, the Executive Director and Founder of the Way Forward, breaks down viruses. He reviews the history of virology, the assumptions behind the science, and explains where we've gone wrong in our understanding of what causes ill health. His conclusions, based on his extensive research, paint a very different picture of the "pandemic" of recent years and offer insights for the days ahead. This is an episode that may challenge what many of us thought we knew about viruses. Visit Alec's website: The Way Forward Become a member of the Weston A. Price Foundation Check out our sponsors: Serenity Farm Bread, Paleo Valley, Optimal Carnivore For more resources on viruses: Study on Amphotericin B: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3194987/ Study on Gentamicin toxicity: https://sciendo.com/downloadpdf/journals/arls/1/1/article-p111.pdf Study on COVID death risk factors: https://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2021/pdf/21_0123.pdf?fbclid=IwAR2p5g4KXqdUY948K7YxZhc3X2A3PFA_j3tYqxhaYRVN2vZKQijGzpF_KBs Study on COVID hospitalizations: https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/70/wr/mm7010e4.htm?s_cid=mm7010e4_w&fbclid=IwAR2h17JKDqYLejoonQj_H7bXtu8-PGDlMnWA8Tym8ZfI5GugRx6QgkxvoiA COVID data on comorbidities: https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/nvss/vsrr/covid_weekly/index.htm?fbclid=IwAR2KYI1QdB5uoE6Shgv0B-a3YrNfuchCxf85UbysPxk4KKUvKkvpzAowQVQ Alec's presentation, Debunking the Nonsense: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPSViaPCGrM&t=2776s Amazing resource on all things virology: https://viroliegy.com/

What if urine isn't a waste product? Did you know that, for centuries, it was considered a "golden elixir" for healing? Amandha Vollmer today describes the history and practice of urine therapy and how it has been used as a remedy over the centuries for resolving diseases, blood clots, infections, and skin issues. Urine, we now know, actually contains stem cells---undifferentiated cells that promote healing and regeneration. Amandha addresses why it's worth getting over the "ick" factor to apply this beneficial therapy, topically and internally. Visit Amandha's website: yummy.doctor or healingwithdmso.com Request a copy of a back issue Wise Traditions journal Become a member of WAPF (and use the code pod10 for $10 off) See our sponsors: RaOptics, Second Spring Foods, Optimal Carnivore

What would it look like to eat as if our health depended on it? What would we need to change? Steve Campbell, a cattle consultant running Tailor Made Cattle, had an accident that turned his whole world upside down. He realized that to heal properly, he needed to change his diet, and this led him to look at the provenance of his food and the health of the soil. What he has learned along the way is that what works for farmers and cattle ranchers works for human beings too: the power of epigenetics (lifestyle and dietary changes to support health), how to live "organic by design" (as opposed to by default), and how to foster an environment (on the land and in the body) that supports diversity, good health, and life. Visit Steve's website: Tailor Made Cattle Check out WAPF's 12 Spoon Restaurant Rating site: 12 Spoon Restaurant Rating Project See our sponsors: Paleo Valley, Serenity Farm Bread, and Optimal Carnivore.

What would it be like to live in the Brazilian Amazon for over 20 years, off grid, 18 hours away from any hospital, hardly speaking the language, while simultaneously running a cattle ranch? John Carter of Aliança Da Terra today describes the many lessons he and his wife gleaned from their time there. From the health and happiness he observed among his neighbors, the Kamayurá Indian, to the negative influence of the government and corporations that he saw unfold over the years. Visit his website: aliancadaterra.org for more information on his team's efforts to preserve the land, while also cultivating it. Check out our resources in Spanish: WAPF en Español See our sponsors: Second Spring Foods, Ra Optics, Optimal Carnivore