Welcome to part 2 of our sit down with Texas Slim. Texas Slim is a passionate advocate for the American rancher who has dedicated his life to exposing the deception within the beef industry. Growing up in the heart of Texas cattle country, Texas Slim witnessed firsthand the devastating changes that have occurred over the past 50 years. Through his work with the Beef Initiative, Texas Slim has become a voice for the American rancher, tirelessly advocating for a return to sustainable, community-driven food systems. His passion for building relationships between consumers and ranchers is evident in his motto, "Meet your rancher, shake their hand."Discover how the Beef Initiative is pioneering a new era of decentralized, regenerative ranching that puts the power back into the hands of local producers and consumers. Learn about the critical role of microprocessing facilities in creating a more transparent, sustainable, and health-conscious beef supply chain. Other key topics discussed include:The crucial role of microprocessing facilities in creating a decentralized, transparent beef supply chainThe power of regenerative ranching practices to restore ecosystems, sequester carbon, and produce nutrient-dense, flavorful beefThe importance of supporting local producers and building direct relationships with the people who raise your foodThe potential for blockchain technology, like Bitcoin, to create a more secure, transparent, and equitable financial system for ranchers and consumers alikeThe role of education and skill-building in creating a new generation of regenerative ranchers and butchersTimestamps:(00:10) Revolutionizing the Cattle Processing Industry(11:23) Disruption in the Beef Industry(24:38) Next Generation of Regenerative Farming(32:38) Modernizing the Cattle Industry Through Collaboration(45:52) Empowerment Through Food and Health(59:01) Cattlemen's Associations Collaboration Appreciation*** LINKS*** Check out our Newsletter - Food for Thought - to dramatically improve your health this year!Join The Meat Mafia community Telegram group for daily conversations to keep up with what’s happening between episodes of the show.Connect with Texas Slim & Beef InitiativeWebsiteTexas Slim FoundationTexas Fire ReliefThe Beef Initiative Association CouncilBeef IndexBeef Initiative MapsConnect with Meat Mafia:Instagram - Meat MafiaTwitter - Meat MafiaYouTube - Meat MafiaConnect with Noble Protein:Website - Noble ProteinTwitter - Noble ProteinInstagram - Noble ProteinAFFILIATESLMNT - Electrolyte salts to supplement minerals on low-carb dietThe Carnivore Bar - Use Code 'MEATMAFIA' for 10% OFF - Delicious & convenient Pemmican BarPerennial Pastures - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' 10% OFF - Regeneratively raised, grass-fed & grass-finished beef from California & MontanaFarrow Skincare - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' at checkout for 20% OFFHeart & Soil - CODE ‘MEATMAFIA’ for 10% OFF - enhanced nutrition to replace daily vitamins!Carnivore Snax - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' Crispy, airy meat chips that melt in your mouth. Regeneratively raised in the USA.Pluck Seasoning - 15% OFF - Nutrient-dense seasoning with INSANE flavor! Use CODE: MEATMAFIAWe Feed Raw 25% OFF your first order - ancestrally consistent food for your dog! Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA'Fond Bone Broth - 15% OFF - REAL bone broth with HIGH-QUALITY ingredients! It’s a daily product for us! Use CODE: MAFIA

In this eye-opening episode, we sit down with Texas Slim, a passionate advocate for the American rancher, to discuss the dire state of the beef industry. Texas Slim has dedicated his life to exposing the deception within the beef industry. Growing up in the heart of Texas cattle country, Texas Slim witnessed firsthand the devastating changes that have occurred over the past 50 years. Through his work with the Beef Initiative, Texas Slim has become a voice for the American rancher, tirelessly advocating for a return to sustainable, community-driven food systems. His passion for building relationships between consumers and ranchers is evident in his motto, "Meet your rancher, shake their hand."Texas Slim reveals the startling truth about how just four multinational corporations control the majority of the cattle industry, leading to a consolidation that is pushing small, independent ranchers out of business. He shares his personal journey of discovering the correlation between our broken food systems, declining health, and the commoditization of our currency. Other key topics include:The importance of building relationships with local ranchers and supporting sustainable, community-driven food systemsTexas Slim's personal journey and the founding of the Beef Initiative to advocate for American ranchersThe alarming consolidation of the cattle industry by four multinational corporations and its impact on small, independent ranchersThe correlation between broken food systems, declining health, and commoditized currencyThe innovative solutions developed by the Beef Initiative to support small-scale processors and promote a more transparent, locally-focused beef industryThe national security implications of losing control over food systems and the urgent need to address this issueTimestamps:(00:07) Cattle Industry Challenges and Collaboration(04:27) Focus on Quality and Integrity(08:34) Revolutionizing the Beef Industry(18:56) Connecting With American Ranchers(26:17) Global Food System in Crisis(41:08) Advancing Microprocessing Centers in Texas*** LINKS*** Check out our Newsletter - Food for Thought - to dramatically improve your health this year!Join The Meat Mafia community Telegram group for daily conversations to keep up with what’s happening between episodes of the show.Connect with Texas Slim & Beef InitiativeWebsite Texas Slim Foundation Texas Fire ReliefThe Beef Initiative Association CouncilBeef Index Beef Initiative MapsConnect with Meat Mafia:Instagram - Meat MafiaTwitter - Meat MafiaYouTube - Meat MafiaConnect with Noble Protein:Website - Noble ProteinTwitter - Noble ProteinInstagram - Noble ProteinAFFILIATESLMNT - Electrolyte salts to supplement minerals on low-carb dietThe Carnivore Bar - Use Code 'MEATMAFIA' for 10% OFF - Delicious & convenient Pemmican BarPerennial Pastures - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' 10% OFF - Regeneratively raised, grass-fed & grass-finished beef from California & MontanaFarrow Skincare - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' at checkout for 20% OFFHeart & Soil - CODE ‘MEATMAFIA’ for 10% OFF - enhanced nutrition to replace daily vitamins!Carnivore Snax - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' Crispy, airy meat chips that melt in your mouth. Regeneratively raised in the USA.Pluck Seasoning - 15% OFF - Nutrient-dense seasoning with INSANE flavor! Use CODE: MEATMAFIAWe Feed Raw 25% OFF your first order - ancestrally consistent food for your dog! Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA'Fond Bone Broth - 15% OFF - REAL bone broth with HIGH-QUALITY ingredients! It’s a daily product for us! Use CODE: MAFIA

Welcome to Part 2 of our podcast with Michael Kummer. Michael is a digital health entrepreneur, homesteader, a former professional sprinter, a CrossFit athlete, and the founder of MK Supplements, selling freeze-dried organ meat supplements sourced from 100% pasture-raised cattle. He has a popular blog and hosts the Primal Shift Podcast, where he explores topics like local food sourcing, benefits of homesteading, ethical animal husbandry, and modern agriculture's impact on food quality. Kummer merges advanced health optimization strategies with traditional food cultivation, bridging the gap between different health communities.Topics discussed today include:Adjusting carbohydrate intake to support cognitive and physical healthStrategies for establishing your metabolic baselineThe ultimate food diet for monitoring how the body responds to different foods and optimizing dietThe benefits of dietary variation for health optimizationNavigating food cravings and the influence of diet and environmentExamining the carnivore diet's role in managing autoimmune conditions like Hashimoto's diseaseCreative approaches to making organ meats appealingTimestamps:(00:00) - Homesteading and Local Food Sourcing(12:49) - Embracing Nature Through Homesteading(19:16) - Learning About Homesteading and Regenerative Farming(22:28) - Homesteading Lifestyle and Personal Reflection(31:06) - Teaching Kids Healthy Relationship With Food*** LINKS*** Check out our Newsletter - Food for Thought - to dramatically improve your health this year!Join The Meat Mafia community Telegram group for daily conversations to keep up with what’s happening between episodes of the show.Connect with Michael:InstagramWebsiteYoutubeConnect with Meat Mafia:Instagram - Meat MafiaTwitter - Meat MafiaYouTube - Meat MafiaConnect with Noble Protein:Website - Noble ProteinTwitter - Noble ProteinInstagram - Noble ProteinAFFILIATESLMNT - Electrolyte salts to supplement minerals on low-carb dietThe Carnivore Bar - Use Code 'MEATMAFIA' for 10% OFF - Delicious & convenient Pemmican BarPerennial Pastures - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' 10% OFF - Regeneratively raised, grass-fed & grass-finished beef from California & MontanaFarrow Skincare - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' at checkout for 20% OFFHeart & Soil - CODE ‘MEATMAFIA’ for 10% OFF - enhanced nutrition to replace daily vitamins!Carnivore Snax - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' Crispy, airy meat chips that melt in your mouth. Regeneratively raised in the USA.Pluck Seasoning - 15% OFF - Nutrient-dense seasoning with INSANE flavor! Use CODE: MEATMAFIAWe Feed Raw 25% OFF your first order - ancestrally consistent food for your dog! Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA'Fond Bone Broth - 15% OFF - REAL bone broth with HIGH-QUALITY ingredients! It’s a daily product for us! Use CODE: MAFIA

Michael Kummer joins us on todays episode. Michael is a digital health entrepreneaur and homesteading expert, a former professional sprinter, a CrossFit athlete, and the founder of MK Supplements, selling freeze-dried organ meat supplements sourced from 100% pasture-raised cattle. He has a popular blog and hosts the Primal Shift Podcast, where he explores topics like local food sourcing, benefits of homesteading, ethical animal husbandry, and modern agriculture's impact on food quality. Kummer merges advanced health optimization strategies with traditional food cultivation, bridging the gap between different health communities.Topics discussed today include:Transitioning from corporate life to homesteading.The process and journey of learning to care for animals on a homestead.Building a closer relationship with nature through homesteading practices.Integrating outdoor activities into daily life for better health.The impact of changing one's living environment to be more in sync with the outdoors.Exploring the emotional and ethical aspects of raising animals for food.The experience and emotions involved in consuming meat from animals raised at home.Educating children on the importance of a hands-on relationship with their food, supported by family values.The importance of teaching natural eating habits to the next generation.Homesteading as a means to grow real food and create a legacy of health and understanding.Timestamps:(00:00) - Homesteading and Local Food Sourcing(12:49) - Embracing Nature Through Homesteading(19:16) - Learning About Homesteading and Regenerative Farming(22:28) - Homesteading Lifestyle and Personal Reflection(31:06) - Teaching Kids Healthy Relationship With Food*** LINKS*** Check out our Newsletter - Food for Thought - to dramatically improve your health this year!Join The Meat Mafia community Telegram group for daily conversations to keep up with what’s happening between episodes of the show.Connect with Michael:InstagramWebsiteYoutubeConnect with Meat Mafia:Instagram - Meat MafiaTwitter - Meat MafiaYouTube - Meat MafiaConnect with Noble Protein:Website - Noble ProteinTwitter - Noble ProteinInstagram - Noble ProteinAFFILIATESLMNT - Electrolyte salts to supplement minerals on low-carb dietThe Carnivore Bar - Use Code 'MEATMAFIA' for 10% OFF - Delicious & convenient Pemmican BarPerennial Pastures - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' 10% OFF - Regeneratively raised, grass-fed & grass-finished beef from California & MontanaFarrow Skincare - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' at checkout for 20% OFFHeart & Soil - CODE ‘MEATMAFIA’ for 10% OFF - enhanced nutrition to replace daily vitamins!Carnivore Snax - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' Crispy, airy meat chips that melt in your mouth. Regeneratively raised in the USA.Pluck Seasoning - 15% OFF - Nutrient-dense seasoning with INSANE flavor! Use CODE: MEATMAFIAWe Feed Raw 25% OFF your first order - ancestrally consistent food for your dog! Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA'Fond Bone Broth - 15% OFF - REAL bone broth with HIGH-QUALITY ingredients! It’s a daily product for us! Use CODE: MAFIA

On this episode of the podcast, we're taking you back in time to Episode #75 where we had the chance to sit down with Joel Salatin to discuss Regenerative Farming and why Americans should invest heavily into the future of our soil & food.If you enjoyed this segment of the episode, please go check out the full-length podcast with Joel Salatin.Also, if you feel compelled, please rate our show and share it with a friend. Your support means the world to us and helps us continue forward on our mission to help fix the food system.****Join the revolutionary Joel Salatin, the mastermind behind Polyface Farm, as he imparts his wisdom on regenerative farming and the urgent need to rethink our relationship with the earth. In this groundbreaking discussion, we unravel the secrets of a farm that resonates with biodiversity, where animals dance a sustainable ballet of grazing and fertilizing, and the soil's vitality is as crucial as the air we breathe. Salatin's compelling stories and insights challenge the conventional food system and provide a blueprint for a future where food is grown in harmony with nature's design.Venture into the world of pastured meats with us, where Joel Salatin illustrates the stark differences in nutrient profiles compared to their conventionally raised counterparts. From pastured eggs rich in folic acid to grass-finished beef bursting with riboflavin, this episode is a treasure trove of revelations about the meat we consume and the profound effects of farming practices on taste and health. Salatin's passion for quality food production is infectious, guiding us toward choices that not only tantalize the palate but also fortify our health.This conversation isn't just about farming; it's an urgent call to action. As Salatin eloquently points out, the future of our food system hinges on decentralization, adaptability, and the ingenuity of small-scale operations. We probe the potential for an 'uberization' of food commerce, unlocking the power of community resilience and self-sufficiency. So, prepare to be inspired, informed, and perhaps even transformed, as we share a feast of insights on how we can collectively cultivate a more sustainable, nourishing world.Here's a summary of the full-length podcast:(0:00:01) - Regenerative Farming With Joel SalatinJoel Salatin shares his journey and vision for sustainable farming, emphasizing the connection between soil health and food quality.(0:13:23) - Restoring Land With Nature's PrinciplesNature's influence on farming, using grasslands and herbivores, restoring fertility with perennials and strategic cattle movement.(0:25:04) - Biodiversity and Fertility in AgricultureNature's intricate connections between species and their roles in distributing nutrients, focusing on animal fertility democratization and the choreography of farm animals at Polyface Farm.(0:33:58) - Nutritional Quality of Pastured MeatsNature's food production prioritizes growth over taste and nutrition, but pastured farming methods yield higher nutrient levels and better taste.(0:40:35) - Animals and Food Selection InstinctsFood is seen as inert fuel, leading to selection of processed options; animals prefer nutrient-rich foods; industrial vs. natural production.(0:46:12) - Nutrition and Variety in EatingNature's instinctual eating, genetic factors, and pastured livestock can increase diet variety for improved health.(0:52:11) - Food IndustryNature's labeling nuances in agriculture, genetic diversity, and creating location-specific breeds for genuine pasture-raised methods.(1:00:25) - Resilience Through Decentralization and AdaptabilityResilience is crucial in systems, highlighted by COVID-19's impact on large-scale facilities. Decentralization and adaptability in agriculture proved advantageous. Challenges of decentralizing and democratizing food processing include bureaucracy and startup costs.(1:06:18) - Revolutionizing the Food System Through CircumventionCentralization, long-distance transportation, and misuse of antibiotics contribute to E. coli and salmonella outbreaks. Decentralizing and "uberizing" the food system could promote informed consumer choice and modern food safety.(1:16:36) - The Future of Food and FarmingNature's movement towards homesteading and self-reliance, competitiveness of small-scale farming, and potential for community-based resilience.

In today's episode, we dive deep into the transformative journey of Jordan Ferrone. Struggling to find purpose in life, Jordan turned to the practice of daily ice baths as a way to challenge himself and break free from negative thought patterns. What began as a 12-day challenge quickly evolved into a life-changing journey that has now reached an incredible 474 days and counting. Along the way, Jordan has amassed a following of over a million people on Instagram, all inspired by his dedication and the profound impact cold exposure has had on his life. A completely new man from when he started the challenge, and a partner now with various cold plunge and health products, Jordan has  changed the direction and scope of his life immensely. He joins us to shed light on this process.Topics discussed include conquering the inner negative voice, the importance of mindset, developing confidence and a sense of self through friction, why Jordan began this journey and when he will stop, the importance of values learned through sports, the transformative power of taking on challenges, the role of identity in personal development, the impact of consistency and discipline on one's life, the benefits of cold exposure and endurance sports, the significance of loyalty in partnerships, the surprising powers social media to inspire and connect, and many other topics.(00:00) Ice Barrel Challenge and Personal Transformation(04:03) Finding Inner Strength Through Challenges(14:25) Athletic Discipline and Personal Growth(21:44) The Power of Consistency and Purpose(29:39) Journey to Personal Growth Through Endurance(33:40) Building Confidence Through Challenging Pursuits(43:25) Personal Accountability and Mindset Transformation(46:59) Navigating Relationships for Personal Growth(52:12) Reflections on Personal Growth and Impact(57:18) Transformation Through Hard Work and Loyalty(01:04:35) Personal Growth and Cold Plunging *** LINKS*** Check out our Newsletter - Food for Thought - to dramatically improve your health this year!Join The Meat Mafia community Telegram group for daily conversations to keep up with what’s happening between episodes of the show.Connect with JordanInstagramYouTubeConnect with Meat Mafia:Instagram - Meat MafiaTwitter - Meat MafiaYouTube - Meat MafiaConnect with Noble Protein:Website - Noble ProteinTwitter - Noble ProteinInstagram - Noble ProteinAFFILIATESLMNT - Electrolyte salts to supplement minerals on low-carb dietThe Carnivore Bar - Use Code 'MEATMAFIA' for 10% OFF - Delicious & convenient Pemmican BarPerennial Pastures - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' 10% OFF - Regeneratively raised, grass-fed & grass-finished beef from California & MontanaFarrow Skincare - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' at checkout for 20% OFFHeart & Soil - CODE ‘MEATMAFIA’ for 10% OFF - enhanced nutrition to replace daily vitamins!Carnivore Snax - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' Crispy, airy meat chips that melt in your mouth. Regeneratively raised in the USA.Pluck Seasoning - 15% OFF - Nutrient-dense seasoning with INSANE flavor! Use CODE: MEATMAFIAWe Feed Raw 25% OFF your first order - ancestrally consistent food for your dog! Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA'Fond Bone Broth - 15% OFF - REAL bone broth with HIGH-QUALITY ingredients! It’s a daily product for us! Use CODE: MAFIA

A former SpaceX engineer turned health entrepreneur, Josh Clemente, discusses revolutionizing metabolic health through CGM technology. Topics include personal health journey, importance of metabolic health, limitations of traditional healthcare, optimizing blood sugar control, role of diet and lifestyle, future of preventative healthcare, and engineering principles in wellness.

Learn about Robin Switzer's inspiring journey from the corporate world to founding KetoCon. Discover insights into nutrition, managing insulin levels, fasting benefits, and the science behind snacking. Explore the origins of KetoCon, marketing strategies, collective learning, resilience, and overcoming adversity in the health and wellness landscape.

Today we sit down with Sean Glass. Sean is a former U.S. Navy Seal officer, combat leader, and current leadership instructor with Jocko Willink's Echelon Front and co-founder of Primal Beef. Sean spent 13 years in the SEAL Teams, leading five SEAL platoons. Primal Beef is a beef company that focuses on providing high-quality, sustainably sourced beef to consumers who value nutrition, environmental stewardship, and the ethical treatment of animals. Sean's experience in life offers him a unique perspective on the simplicity and nutritional benefits of getting back to basics with our food sources.This conversation explores the intersections of sustainable agriculture, why America is a beef country, and the pivotal role of leadership in both personal and professional realms.Topics discussed include the contrast between homesteading and ranching, the benefits and logistical challenges of adopting a carnivore diet, Primal Beef's business model and emphasizing grass-finished beef, why America is a beef country, the importance of direct connections between consumers and food sources, the role of leadership and team dynamics within the SEAL teams, the powerful tool of debriefing, strategies for maintaining focus and detachment in decision-making, reflections on the personal growth and life lessons learned from military service, and many others. *** LINKS*** Check out our Newsletter - Food for Thought - to dramatically improve your health this year!Join The Meat Mafia community Telegram group for daily conversations to keep up with what’s happening between episodes of the show.Connect with Primal BeefWebsiteInstagramConnect with Meat Mafia:Instagram - Meat MafiaTwitter - Meat MafiaYouTube - Meat MafiaConnect with Noble Protein:Website - Noble ProteinTwitter - Noble ProteinInstagram - Noble ProteinAFFILIATESLMNT - Electrolyte salts to supplement minerals on low-carb dietThe Carnivore Bar - Use Code 'MEATMAFIA' for 10% OFF - Delicious & convenient Pemmican BarPerennial Pastures - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' 10% OFF - Regeneratively raised, grass-fed & grass-finished beef from California & MontanaFarrow Skincare - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' at checkout for 20% OFFHeart & Soil - CODE ‘MEATMAFIA’ for 10% OFF - enhanced nutrition to replace daily vitamins!Carnivore Snax - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' Crispy, airy meat chips that melt in your mouth. Regeneratively raised in the USA.Pluck Seasoning - 15% OFF - Nutrient-dense seasoning with INSANE flavor! Use CODE: MEATMAFIAWe Feed Raw 25% OFF your first order - ancestrally consistent food for your dog! Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA'Fond Bone Broth - 15% OFF - REAL bone broth with HIGH-QUALITY ingredients! It’s a daily product for us! Use CODE: MAFIA

In this episode, we sit down with Trevor Gibbs, the founder of MANBAR, to discuss his journey in creating a truly unique and nutrient-dense meat bar. Trevor Gibbs is an avid outdoorsman, hunter, and cooking enthusiast who combined his passions to create MANBAR. MANBAR's journey started in Trevors home kitchen selling to friends. In scaling production, Trevor has remained adamant in his continued use of regenerative, grass-finished bison and beef, along with a commitment to avoiding encapsulated acids and seed oils; setting MANBAR apart from many other meat snacks. Listeners will gain valuable insights into the importance of clean ingredients, the benefits of high-fat content in snacks, and the mindset behind building a brand that prioritizes quality over shortcuts.In this episode, we dive into a range of topics, including the evolution of MANBAR from a meat and nut bar to a high-fat bison and beef stick, the importance of clean ingredients and avoiding encapsulated acids and seed oils, the challenges in finding the right co-packer and scaling production while maintaining quality, the concept of "man hands" and the pursuit of excellence in one's craft, the art of hunting and its connection to food appreciation and sharing meals, building a brand that prioritizes quality over shortcuts and staying true to one's values, the benefits of MANBAR's high-fat content for active individuals, supporting local artisans and the value of handcrafted, high-quality products, the role of authenticity and genuine messaging in building a resonant brand, the long-term vision for MANBAR and focusing on the journey rather than just the outcome, and other topics. *** LINKS*** Check out our Newsletter - Food for Thought - to dramatically improve your health this year!Join The Meat Mafia community Telegram group for daily conversations to keep up with what’s happening between episodes of the show.Connect with MANBARWebsite Instagram Connect with Meat Mafia:Instagram - Meat MafiaTwitter - Meat MafiaYouTube - Meat MafiaConnect with Noble Protein:Website - Noble ProteinTwitter - Noble ProteinInstagram - Noble ProteinAFFILIATESLMNT - Electrolyte salts to supplement minerals on low-carb dietThe Carnivore Bar - Use Code 'MEATMAFIA' for 10% OFF - Delicious & convenient Pemmican BarPerennial Pastures - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' 10% OFF - Regeneratively raised, grass-fed & grass-finished beef from California & MontanaFarrow Skincare - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' at checkout for 20% OFFHeart & Soil - CODE ‘MEATMAFIA’ for 10% OFF - enhanced nutrition to replace daily vitamins!Carnivore Snax - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' Crispy, airy meat chips that melt in your mouth. Regeneratively raised in the USA.Pluck Seasoning - 15% OFF - Nutrient-dense seasoning with INSANE flavor! Use CODE: MEATMAFIAWe Feed Raw 25% OFF your first order - ancestrally consistent food for your dog! Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA'Fond Bone Broth - 15% OFF - REAL bone broth with HIGH-QUALITY ingredients! It’s a daily product for us! Use CODE: MAFIA