Radical Health Radio

Why is modern health failing women, and what does it look like to return to alignment with our bodies, our biology, and our purpose? Ste sits down with Dr. Marley Quinn, a chiropractor whose journey from veganism, orthorexia, and conventional medicine to faith, cycle syncing, and holistic healing has transformed her life and her health. Marley opens up about: Rejecting conventional medicine’s pill-for-every-problem model Leaving veganism and embracing animal-based, biblical eating Healing food obsession through instinctive eating Reconciling yoga, Christianity, and the search for God Why the 9–5 system fights the female hormone cycle The girlboss trap, status chasing, and the crisis of meaning Restoring feminine energy, family, and divine purpose Together they explore why today’s medical and cultural systems were never designed for the female body, how women can reconnect with their hormonal rhythms, and what happens when we stop chasing perfection and start listening to our innate wisdom.

Today’s guest is Mike Aidala, the Guinness World Record holder for the Turkish Get-Up, ultra-runner, and mindset coach. Ste and Mike unpack the mental frameworks, values, and inner skills that help you break comparison, build confidence, shift your identity, and take meaningful action toward a life that feels rich, full, and fulfilling. What You’ll Learn How to train your mind to do hard things The #1 killer of confidence (and how to break it) Practical tools to reduce screen time & reclaim your attention The psychology of purpose, mattering, and identity Why replacing “should” with “want” can change everything If you’re ready to create a life that actually feels meaningful, this episode is for you. Radical Health Radio is produced by Heart & Soil, founded by Dr. Paul Saladino, MD. Our mission is to help you reclaim your birthright to radical health through the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet. Chapters 00:00 - Intro 01:30 - Breaking the Guinness World Record  06:00 - What Endurances Teaches You 12:00 - Comparison: The Silent Killer of Action 15:30 - How Mike Got Into Ultra Running 19:30 - Training Your Mind to Not Quit 25:20 - World Travel as Rite of Passage 30:20 - Finding Your Values (Deathbed Exercise) 37:40 - Screen Time, Dopamine & Digital Discipline 44:00 - Purpose, Mattering & Flourishing 54:50 - Shifting Your Identity  57:30 - Replace “Should” With “Want” or “Don’t Want” 1:02:10 - Practices to Connect with Yourself 1:08:00 - Flow State (Challenge Meets Skill) 1:10:00 - The Power of Accountability  1:12:00 Closing Thoughts

This week, Ste sits down with Dr. Bill Schindler, archaeologist and founder of the Modern Stone Age Kitchen. They uncover how millions of years of food technology shaped our evolution, why modern diets are breaking us down, and how reconnecting with ancestral wisdom can transform your health.  Discover:  How ancient food processing made humans thrive The truth about fermented dairy, fruit, and organ meats Lessons from the world’s true Blue Zones Why eating animals, not just meat, matters If you’ve ever wondered what humans are really designed to eat, this episode will change how you see food.  Chapters 00:00 - Intro 01:00 - What It Means to “Eat Like a Human”  04:00 - Ancient Food Technology & Human Evolution 11:00 - How Nutrition Shaped Our Brain Size 19:30 - The Modern Evolutionary Mismatch 24:50 - Balance Over Perfection in Health 32:20 - What the Optimal Human Diet Looks Like 37:20 - Fruit, Fermentation, Alcohol, and Eating Bugs 43:10 - Inside the Real Blue Zones (and What We’ve Got Wrong) 50:10 - Reconnecting to Our Food 57:35 - Is Fiber Overrated? 58:30 - Raw vs. Fermented Dairy 1:03:50 - Staying Strong & Fit 1:04:30 - Modern Stone Age Kitchen & Food Lab 1:08:10 - Closing Thoughts Radical Health Radio is produced by Heart & Soil, founded by Dr. Paul Saladino, MD. Our mission is to help you reclaim your birthright to radical health through the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet.

In this episode, Ste sits down with Daniel White, founder of In Rhythm, to explore how reconnecting with sunlight, nature, and your circadian rhythm can transform your health from the inside out. Daniel’s journey takes him from video-game addiction to helping others heal through circadian lighting and emotional awareness. He shares how the modern world’s disconnection from sunlight, community, and stillness is at the root of much of today’s suffering. They unpack: Why sunlight and circadian rhythm are the foundation of health How emotional wounds and nervous system tension block healing What breathwork, embodiment, and inner work reveal about true wellness How technology is reshaping our biology (and how to reclaim balance) The vision behind In Rhythm and bringing nature back into our homes This is a powerful reminder that health isn’t just about what you eat, it’s how you live, breathe, and connect. Chapters 02:00 – Growing Up in the UK 06:20 – Health Struggles and Video Game Addiction 08:30 – Academic Background in Nutrition and Psychology 09:40 – Discovering Circadian Rhythm Health 10:30 – Launching School Initiatives with Blue Blockers  13:20 – Founding In Rhythm: Bringing Nature Indoors for Healing 15:40 – Balancing Tech Use with Mindfulness & Nature 18:10 – Making Small Changes for Big Impact 20:00 – Children as Change Agents for Family Health 22:40 – How Small Shifts Transform Energy and Mood 26:40 – Importance of Emotional Healing and Trauma Work  35:50 – Finding Authentic Guides vs. Quick Fixes 47:40 – Accepting the Non-Linear Journey of Healing 57:00 – In Rhythm: Sleep Program and Dynamic Lamp Radical Health Radio is produced by Heart & Soil, founded by Dr. Paul Saladino, MD. Our mission is to help you reclaim your birthright to radical health through the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet.

In this episode, Ste sits down with Justin Pettit, third-generation rancher and co-founder of Santa Carota Beef, the only ranch in America finishing their cattle on a diet of fresh, upcycled carrots. Justin shares how his family turned a drought and food waste problem into a revolutionary approach to ranching, producing some of the most nutrient-rich, flavorful, and sustainable beef in the country. From feeding up to a million pounds of carrots a day to serving the Wynn Las Vegas and Wolfgang Puck’s restaurants, his story is one of grit, faith, and doing things differently. They unpack: The origin story of carrot-fed beef and how it all began on a California ranch What makes carrot-finished beef taste and feel different from grain-fed The real economics and politics of the American beef industry Why small ranchers are vital to the future of regenerative farming Lessons on family, purpose, and finding meaning in hard work This is a conversation for anyone who cares about real food, ethical ranching, and knowing the story behind what’s on your plate. Timestamps 00:00 – Intro 01:20 – The Wild Idea Behind Carrot-Fed Beef 03:00 – From Drought to Innovation 06:30 – Breaking into the Beef Industry 10:30 – The Nutritional Science of Carrot-Finished Beef 14:30 – Flavor, Texture, and Nutrient Differences 18:00 – The State of Ranching in America 24:00 – Regenerative Agriculture & Food Sovereignty 30:00 – Homesteading, Family, and Legacy 42:00 – Health, Faith, and Finding Purpose 51:00 – Lessons from the Land Radical Health Radio is produced by Heart & Soil, founded by Dr. Paul Saladino, MD. Our mission is to help you reclaim your birthright to radical health through the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet.

This week, Ste sits down with Rob Iron Shell, founder of The Grounded Athlete and Olympus Earthwear, to explore how reconnecting with the earth can restore balance in our modern world of noise and indoor living. From EMFs and stress to masculinity and creativity, their conversation reveals why the simplest medicine might be right beneath your feet.  They unpack:  What it actually means to be electrically grounded  How grounding transforms sleep, recovery, and nervous system health Why sprinting and spirituality are the new biohacks The art of making grounding shoes This episode is for anyone feeling disconnected from their body, their energy, or the natural world, and is ready to reclaim their health. Radical Health Radio is produced by Heart & Soil, founded by Dr. Paul Saladino, MD. Our mission is to help you reclaim your birthright to radical health through the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet. Chapters 00:00 - Intro  03:00 - What Does It Mean to Be “Electrically Grounded”? 07:20 - The Hidden Dangers of EMFs 12:50 – 3 Ways Grounding Transforms the Body 15:30 - Grounding Studies: Anxiety, Stress, & Sleep  21:00 - Does Chris Williamson Just Need Nature? 24:30 - How to Ground Indoors (Even in an Apartment) 27:30 - How Long Should You Ground Every Day? 31:20 - Rob’s Athletic Upbringing on a Reservation  36:30 - Sprinting for Optimal Health 39:50 - Grounding for Recovery & Healing 42:50 - Inside Rob’s Training Routine 47:30 Modern Masculinity: Purpose & Spirituality  54:30 - Making Grounding Shoes and Living Creatively  1:04:00 Closing Thoughts  Follow Us Radical Health Radio: Instagram Heart & Soil: Instagram TikTok: @radicalhealthradio Heart & Soil Supplements: heartandsoil.co

This week, Ste sits down with Carlisle Studer, the “CEO of Girl Science,” to explore wellness through intuition and self-experimentation. From beauty standards and birth control to eating disorders and histamine intolerance, Carlisle’s journey reveals why so many women feel unseen by conventional medicine, and how tuning back into your body can change everything. They unpack: ✨ How to rebuild trust with your body’s signals ✨ Why nervous system chaos shows up as puffiness, fatigue, or hormonal imbalance ✨ Rituals for restoring lymphatic flow, emotional balance, and creative energy ✨ The hidden costs of birth control, SSRIs, and wellness culture This episode is for anyone ready to stop outsourcing their health and start reclaiming the wisdom of their own body. Radical Health Radio is produced by Heart & Soil, founded by Dr. Paul Saladino, MD. Our mission is to help you reclaim your birthright to radical health through the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet. 🎙️ New episodes every Wednesday — subscribe and don’t miss what’s next. Chapters 00:00 - Intro 01:27 - What is “Girl Science”? 05:13 - The War on Women’s Intuition 08:38 - Healing from Eating Disorders 18:34 - The Pressure of Beauty Standards 25:20 - Why Your Lymph is Stuck 32:00 - The Art of Regulation 35:30 - Flower Essences as Emotional Medicine 42:55 - Embracing Chaos: Science & Experimentation 47:00 - The Birth Control Epidemic 53:00 - The SSRI Trap 56:20 - Histamine intolerance, OCD, and Situationships 1:00:00 - Cults in Austin 1:05:00 - Estrogen Dominance 1:08:30 - Gluten and the Nervous System 1:12:15 - Closing Thoughts Follow Us 📸 Radical Health Radio → Instagram 🐮 Heart & Soil → Instagram 🎵 TikTok → @radicalhealthradio 🌐 Heart & Soil Supplements → heartandsoil.co

In this episode, Ste is joined Josh Bridges, a Navy SEAL and CrossFit Games athlete. Josh recounts how fitness led him to a career as a Navy SEAL and eventually to competing in the CrossFit Games.Josh opens up about discipline, fatherhood, and what it takes to raise strong kids. Ste and Josh also dive into how an animal-based diet fuels high performance, supports recovery, and helps athletes stay at the top of their game.Radical Health Radio is produced by Heart & Soil, a beef organ supplements company helping hundreds of thousands of people achieve radical health. Heart & Soil was founded by Dr. Paul Saladino, a double board-certified MD and founder of the animal-based eating philosophy. Visit heartandsoil.co to reclaim your birthright to radical health with the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet. Instagram: instagram.com/radicalhealthradio TikTok: tiktok.com/@radicalhealthradio Heart & Soil: heartandsoil.coTIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro0:55 “Paying the man”4:45 Life as a Navy SEAL9:30 CrossFit games while in the military14:15 Developing a winning mindset16:50 Mental toughness21:50 Parenting lessons28:20 Favorite CrossFit memories35:30 Nutrition for high performance49:20 Entrepreneurship & Good Dudes Coffee52:45 Closing thoughts

In this episode, Ste sits down with MMA fighter and founder of Meraki Medicinal, Vance Elrod, for a deep dive into the truth about methylene blue, the hidden dangers of heavy metal exposure, and the mental resilience it takes to transform your health and life. Vance shares his journey from the cage to entrepreneurship, exploring the highs and lows of his fighting career, the lessons he learned from adversity, and how methylene blue became a powerful tool for recovery, cognitive enhancement, and longevity. Radical Health Radio is produced by Heart & Soil, a beef organ supplements company helping hundreds of thousands of people achieve radical health. Heart & Soil was founded by Dr. Paul Saladino, a double board-certified MD and founder of the animal-based eating philosophy. Visit heartandsoil.co to reclaim your birthright to radical health with the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet. 📞 Want to call into the show? Head to https://www.radicalhealthradio.com to learn more!  📲 Instagram: instagram.com/radicalhealthradio    📱 TikTok: tiktok.com/@radicalhealthradio    🥩 Heart & Soil: heartandsoil.co Chapters 1:00 Harsh realities of MMA 10:20 Biohacking for MMA 18:00 Founding Meraki Medicinal 26:28 Science of methylene blue 37:30 How much methylene blue should you take? 42:20 The dangers of heavy metals exposure 49:00 Detoxification strategies 59:45 The impact of toxins on your health 1:09:00 Mental resilience and spiritual growth 1:16:00 Closing thoughts

In this powerful conversation, Ste sits down with Steven Jaggers, a neuromuscular therapist and founder of Somatic Breathwork, who has helped thousands of people heal from chronic stress and trauma. Together, they unpack the true meaning of “somatic,” why connection is essential to healing, how parents can support their children in expressing emotions, and what happens when we let go of the constant search for self-help and instead enter a state of genuine welcoming. Radical Health Radio is produced by Heart & Soil, a beef organ supplements company helping hundreds of thousands of people achieve radical health. Heart & Soil was founded by Dr. Paul Saladino, a double board-certified MD and founder of the animal-based eating philosophy. Visit heartandsoil.co to reclaim your birthright to radical health with the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet. 📞 Want to call into the show? Head to https://www.radicalhealthradio.com to learn more!  📲 Instagram: instagram.com/radicalhealthradio    📱 TikTok: tiktok.com/@radicalhealthradio    🥩 Heart & Soil: heartandsoil.co Chapters: 2:54  Steven’s upbringing  7:55 Steven’s beginnings with bodywork  16:50 Defining “somatic” 24:11 The importance of connection 29:50 The problem with self-help  32:35 Being in a state of welcoming 36:12  The roller coast of anxiety and depression 38:50 Processing emotions in a healthy way 43:33 How parents can help kids express emotions 49:10 The impact of somatic healing over Steven’s career 53:13  The myth of “normal” 55:30 Letting go of your agenda 59:00 The power of curiosity  1:01:11 Growth through trauma and stress 1:02:30 Closing thoughts