The Primal Kitchen Podcast

Elle Russ chats with Cornell Thomas -  a multi-book author and expert in positive self-awareness. He has been endorsed by some of the top experts in his field including Tony Robbins and Dr. Cornel West.  Cornell Thomas is the perfect example of turning a loss into a win. Two weeks away from playing professional basketball in Europe, Cornell suffered a career-ending injury that derailed his dream. Growing up with adversity his whole life allowed Cornell to get past “Why Me” and focus on “What Now”.    Youtube Video Link: https://youtu.be/LN83C8bdBac   LINKS Website: www.cornell-thomas.com  Twitter: @cornellthomas Instagram: @cornellthomas34

Longtime readers of the blog are so inundated with the latest dietary research and results from years of personal experimentation that they often take the simple, basic dietary truths for granted. But it’s the simple ones that make the most difference. Today I’m going to sift through the knowledge base to winnow out the dietary truths that, while basic, fundamental, and important, are unknown or misinterpreted in the “normal population.” If you think someone you know or care about could learn from this list, send it along. What follows are some basic dietary truths that everyone needs to understand. (This Mark's Daily Apple article was written by Mark Sisson, and is narrated by Tina Leaman)

It has many names and monikers. Male menopause. Andropause. Age-related testosterone deficiency. Hypogonadism. Manopause, my personal favorite. Although it isn’t as sharply defined as female menopause, male menopause is a catch-all for the gradual cascade of mental and physical health issues that men face as they approach and pass middle age and their testosterone drops. Wherever possible, I will insert “man” puns into the symptoms and conditions. Consider yourself warned. (This Mark's Daily Apple article was written by Mark Sisson, and is narrated by Tina Leaman)

Elle Russ chats with John Assaraf - one of the leading mindset and behavioral experts in the world! He has appeared numerous times on Larry King Live, Anderson Cooper and The Ellen DeGeneres Show. John has also built 5 multimillion dollar companies, written 2 New York Times Bestselling books and has been featured in 8 movies, including the blockbuster hit The Secret. Today, he is founder and CEO of NeuroGym, a company dedicated to using the most advanced technologies and evidence-based brain training methods to help individuals and corporations unlock and ignite their fullest potential.  Go to MyNeuroGym.com and register for John's FREE online Brain-A-Thon event, featuring a variety of brain and success experts to help you develop a roadmap for shifting your mind and your life.   SELECTED LINKS: http://www.myneurogym.com/go/?p=JAAFF7565&w=LBAT2018REGAFFEM  Youtube Video: https://youtu.be/xlqrdIe78dk

As the research continues to pile up against artificial sweeteners, it’s a race to take the lion’s share of the growing alternative sweetener market. While natural sweeteners like stevia and erythritol have become more popular in recent years, it’s still a wide field. One lesser known option is yacon syrup—a natural sweetener with a low calorie count and prebiotic abilities. (This Mark's Daily Apple article was written by Mark Sisson, and is narrated by Tina Leaman)

Elle Russ chats with Angela Bicos Mavridis - a Holistic Nutritionist and the CEO and founder of TRIBALI Foods. As a kid in her grandmother’s kitchen, she discovered the nurturing power of real foods. Today, she seeks and sources 100% organic high-quality proteins for TRIBALÍ Foods — from grass fed and grass finished beef to free-range chicken, pasture-raised pork, and wild-caught seafood — to create flavorful, versatile, and nutrient-dense centerpieces for wholesome, satisfying meals. Angela won the NOSH Live Pitch Slam 2017 on behalf of TRIBALÍ Foods and continuously strives to explore ways to "Make people healthier one meal at a time."   SELECTED LINKS: Tribali Foods

Metabolic flexibility is the capacity to match fuel oxidation to fuel availability—or switch between burning carbs and burning fat. Someone with great metabolic flexibility can burn carbs when they eat them. They can burn fat when they eat it (or when they don’t eat at all). They can switch between carbohydrate metabolism and fat metabolism with relative ease. All those people who can “eat whatever they want” most likely have excellent metabolic flexibility. So, why does it really matter, and how does it happen? Let’s get into the weeds today. (This Mark's Daily Apple article was written by Mark Sisson, and is narrated by Tina Leaman)

Most longtime readers of this blog could probably rattle off a dozen daily habits based on the inviolable Primal Laws. That’s not exciting, though. Let’s consider the basics just that: basics you should already have a handle on. These are practices that you’ve already integrated—eat whole foods, avoid unnecessary carbs, stop fearing fat and animal protein, lift heavy things, and such—and don’t require any more cajoling or prodding. It’s more helpful to develop some daily habits that you probably hadn’t considered. What are some daily habits for better Primal health? (This Mark's Daily Apple article was written by Mark Sisson, and is narrated by Tina Leaman)

Elle Russ chats with Sean Wittenberg - the Cofounder and President of Safe Catch based in Sausalito, CA.  With a deeply held belief that the health of our environment, our food and our society are all profoundly connected, Sean has spent the past 15 years focused on developing technologies and products that help people live healthier, happier lives while improving the wellbeing of our planet.  In this episode, Sean educates the audience on the safety and environmental concerns surrounding fishing and consuming fish.   SELECTED LINKS: Safe Catch

A Primal woman’s first reaction to the prospect of taking synthetic hormone replacements for menopause? Probably a healthy dose of skepticism. We in the ancestral health community, after all, tend to view pharmaceuticals as a last resort—interventions that are overprescribed by vested interests, create their own set of side effects, and may even do more harm than good. To suggest that we “need” this or that prescription raises our hackles. Besides, it’s not like menopause is a product of modernity or an aberration our ancestors never experienced; it’s a physiological stage that evolution has protected and selected in humans. It’s perfectly natural. Rather than the debilitating, miserable experience many women report having, menopause should be easier. Graceful, even. But it often isn’t. (This Mark's Daily Apple article was written by Mark Sisson, and is narrated by Tina Leaman)