Everyday Ancestral with James Barry

How many times have you heard me talk about the power of meal planning? I think it is one of the most underrated tools for health and family life. In this episode I sit down with Allison Schaaf, founder and CEO of Prep Dish. She is both a trained chef and a registered dietitian, and she has built her life around the connection between food, nourishment, and simplicity.Allison shares how she first got into cooking as a teenager, inspired by her grandmothers and motivated by her own curiosity. That spark led her to study at Johnson and Wales and Tufts, and eventually to create Prep Dish, where she now helps thousands of families reclaim their evenings with stress free meals. She also opens up about her journey to motherhood, the challenges along the way, and the joy of raising four children.Key TakeawaysMeal Planning is Freedom – Planning ahead is the key to bringing calm and consistency to daily meals.Cooking and Nutrition Go Together – Food should taste good and also make the body feel good.Practical Prep Makes the Difference – A few hours in the kitchen can open up the whole week for family and connection.Ancestral Habits at Home – Returning to whole foods and mindful preparation is a way to feel rooted again.The Journey to Motherhood – Allison’s path to having children was long and shaped her mission to support other women.Life in Rhythm with Nature – From kids to chickens to goats, her home life shows how food and family flow together.Where to Find Our GuestAllison Schaaf on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prepdish/Prep Dish Website: https://prepdish.com/Prep Dish 2-Week Free Trial: https://prepdish.com/ancestralMiscarriage Hope Desk: https://www.miscarriagehopedesk.com/Links & Resources🎁 Try Pluck Superfood SeasoningsGet 20% off your first order with code EA20 at http://www.eatpluck.com — real flavor, real nutrients, no junk.🎁 Get your FREE Freedom Meats Guide: https://shop.eatpluck.com/pages/freedom-meats-guideI created this free guide to make it easy to eat how we’re meant to—nutrient-dense, energizing, and deeply satisfying. Get it, read it, and enjoy REAL FOOD the ancestral way! 

Struggling to stay consistent with your health and fitness goals? The problem might not be your workout plan or willpower, it could be how you see yourself.World-renowned fitness coach and entrepreneur Dan Go shares how to make health and fitness part of your identity. With over 20 years of experience in personal training, weight loss coaching, and fitness mindset transformation, Dan has helped thousands of professionals and parents lose fat, build muscle, and create sustainable healthy habits. His own journey began with a personal health scare that reshaped his entire approach, revealing what truly drives lasting change, how chasing outside approval can quietly derail progress, and why living as the example creates the most powerful ripple effect. That purpose, whether showing up for your own goals or modeling consistency and discipline for your children, becomes the anchor that keeps healthy habits in place for life.Key TakeawaysIdentity-Based Fitness – Become the person who chooses healthy habits without thinking twice.Purpose-Driven Motivation – Tie your goals to what matters most so they’ll outlast any obstacle.Lead by Example – Show up so consistently that others can’t help but follow.Mindset Before Methods – Shift how you see yourself and the right habits will stick.Watch for External Validation Traps – Don’t let the need to impress pull you off course.Break Generational Patterns – Rewrite your family’s story with health at its center.Clarity of Purpose Fuels Discipline – A clear “why” turns discipline into something you live for.Where to Find Our GuestSign up to Dan Go’s Newsletter: https://www.dango.co/newsletterDan Go on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danfounder/Links & Resources🎁 Try Pluck Superfood SeasoningsGet 20% off your first order with code EA20 at http://www.eatpluck.com — real flavor, real nutrients, no junk.🎁 Get your FREE Freedom Meats Guide: https://shop.eatpluck.com/pages/freedom-meats-guideI created this free guide to make it easy to eat how we’re meant to—nutrient-dense, energizing, and deeply satisfying. Get it, read it, and enjoy REAL FOOD the ancestral way! 

Fertility is not a problem to solve. It’s a mirror reflecting how deeply we’re connected to ourselves, our lineage, and our choices.Mandy Muenzer joins me to share her journey of coming off birth control and reconnecting to her feminine wisdom. We explore how somatic movement, emotional healing, and spiritual psychology can help us recover what modern life often asks us to ignore.Mandy is the creator of “The Dance of You”, a healing program rooted in embodiment and truth. Her story offers a path forward for anyone ready to listen to their body and live with deeper intention.Key TakeawaysFertility is Feedback – Your reproductive health reflects your relationship to your body, emotions, and unspoken patterns.Healing Starts in the Body – Somatic practices help process trauma and reconnect us to a deeper inner truth.Birth Control Recovery Matters – Coming off hormonal contraception can trigger unexpected emotional and physical shifts that deserve care and attention.Spiritual Psychology Brings Clarity – Understanding the beliefs behind our behaviors helps create meaningful change.Movement Unlocks Memory – Dance and embodied expression are tools for healing old wounds and accessing joy.Play is Sacred – Joy and pleasure are not distractions. They are central to a life of wholeness and vitality.Where to Find Our GuestMandy Muenzer’s Website: https://spiritualpsychologycoaching.comMandy Muenzer on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mpoweredbylove/Free TranscenDance Gift: https://mandy-muenzer.mykajabi.com/transcendance-giftLinks & Resources🎁 Get your FREE Freedom Meats Guide: https://shop.eatpluck.com/pages/freedom-meats-guideI created this free guide to make it easy to eat how we’re meant to—nutrient-dense, energizing, and deeply satisfying. Get it, read it, and enjoy REAL FOOD the ancestral way! 🎁 Get 10% Off Carnivore BarsFuel your body with clean, shelf-stable nutrition—just meat, fat, salt, and sometimes a little honey.Use code PLUCK at checkout for 10% off at 👉 https://the-carnivore-bar.myshopify.com/pluck

What if true health isn’t about getting more flexible or pushing yourself harder, but about starting each day with presence and purpose?In this episode, I sit down with Doron Hanoch, a former monk and experienced yoga teacher, to explore the real origins of yoga and how those teachings can apply to modern life. Most people think yoga is about stretching or physical poses. Doron explains that yoga began as a practice for training the mind and building awareness.We talk about how to reconnect with your body through slow, intentional movement. Doron shares what strength looks like as we age and how to build it without pushing to extremes. He also explains why "listening to your body" can be confusing and what to do instead.This episode is for anyone who feels overwhelmed by health advice or unsure if yoga is right for them. Doron offers practical ways to bring awareness into your daily routine—whether you're breathing at a stoplight, making dinner, or walking outside. These are the small shifts that support deeper health and lasting energy.Key TakeawaysMind Before Movement – True ancestral health starts with mastering the mind. Integration Over Isolation – Your breath, your body, your food, your focus—it’s all one ecosystem. Presence Is Practice – Two minutes of stillness, barefoot on the ground, is a powerful ancestral tool.Slow Is Strong – Intentional, breath-connected movement rebuilds strength and nervous system resilience.Food Flexibility Is Freedom – Intuitive, conscious eating honors both body and spirit.Yoga Starts Off The Mat – It’s not about poses. It’s how you breathe, talk to your kids, make dinner, and move through the day.Where to Find Our GuestDoron’s Website: https://doronyoga.comDoron’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DoronYogaDoron’s Offerings + Courses: https://doron-hanoch.mykajabi.com/offers/bmW9tzgFContact Doron: dh@doronyoga.comLinks & Resources🎁 Get your FREE Freedom Meats Guide: https://shop.eatpluck.com/pages/freedom-meats-guideI created this free guide to make it easy to eat how we’re meant to—nutrient-dense, energizing, and deeply satisfying. Get it, read it, and enjoy REAL FOOD the ancestral way! 🎁 Get 10% Off Carnivore BarsFuel your body with clean, shelf-stable nutrition—just meat, fat, salt, and sometimes a little honey.Use code PLUCK at checkout for 10% off at 👉 https://the-carnivore-bar.myshopify.com/pluck

HPV is one of the most common viruses in the world, yet so few people are given real answers or real options when they test positive. Most only find out they have it through a routine test or once it becomes something more serious. It’s confusing and often leaves you feeling powerless. But there’s a different way to understand what’s happening in your body, and it starts with stress, immunity, and healing.Dr. Doni Wilson is a trailblazer in women’s health who has helped thousands of women clear HPV, prevent cervical cancer, and recover from chronic stress patterns that modern medicine often overlooks. Her own health struggles with chronic migraines, digestive issues, and sensitivities to medications sparked a powerful journey into naturopathic medicine, midwifery, and clinical nutrition, three callings she pursued simultaneously.She breaks down the real story behind HPV and why it’s far more common and misunderstood than most people realize. You'll hear how stress, trauma, and immune depletion can create the conditions for persistent infection. Her approach is rooted in deep support of the body's systems and the belief that true healing begins with understanding what’s really going on beneath the surface.Key TakeawaysHPV is More Common Than You Think – Most people will contract HPV at some point, often unknowingly, and detection usually comes too late.The Stress-Trauma-Immunity Link – Chronic stress and unresolved trauma weaken the immune system, making it harder to clear viruses like HPV.Reclaiming Women’s Health Naturally – Dr. Doni’s protocol helps women clear HPV without invasive procedures by restoring cellular and immune health.Conventional Medicine’s Blind Spot – Standard care often misses the root cause and offers limited options for HPV-positive patients.The Power of Personalized Protocols – Healing is not one-size-fits-all; success comes when we support the body's systems in the right order.Midwifing Your Own Health – You are not powerless. Becoming the steward of your own healing journey is the first and most important step.Where to Find Our GuestDr. Doni Wilson’s Website: https://DoctorDoni.comClear HPV Now Program: https://ClearHPVnow.comDr. Doni Wilson on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdoniwilsonDr. Doni Wilson on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drdoniwilsonDr. Doni Wilson on X: https://twitter.com/glutenfreedocDr. Doni Wilson on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drdoniwilsonLinks & Resources🎁 Get your FREE Freedom Meats Guide: https://shop.eatpluck.com/pages/freedom-meats-guideI created this free guide to make it easy to eat how we’re meant to—nutrient-dense, energizing, and deeply satisfying. Get it, read it, and enjoy REAL FOOD the ancestral way! 🎁 Get 10% Off Carnivore BarsFuel your body with clean, shelf-stable nutrition—just meat, fat, salt, and sometimes a little honey.Use code PLUCK at checkout for 10% off at 👉 https://the-carnivore-bar.myshopify.com/pluck

What if healing chronic pain was less about suppressing symptoms and more about teaching the body to remember how to heal? In part two of our conversation, I go deeper with Dr. Adam Gavine, a practitioner whose approach bridges physiology, movement, and energy in ways I’ve never seen before.Dr. Gavine shares how the Wasabi Method, a system he co-founded with Dave Asprey, uses shockwave therapy and deep tissue communication to bring the body back online. But this isn’t just about a fancy device. It’s about knowing how to apply it with intention, insight, and a serious respect for human physiology. We talk through what chronic pain actually is, why most treatments fail to fix it, and how to access the body’s built-in repair systems, sometimes in as little as two days.If you’ve ever struggled with chronic pain, felt dismissed by mainstream solutions, or wanted a more integrated path to healing, this episode offers a clear, grounded look at what’s possible when we stop outsourcing our wellness and start listening to what the body’s been trying to say all along.Key TakeawaysThe Body Remembers How to Heal – Chronic pain is often the result of disrupted physiology, not permanent damage.Shockwave Therapy Done Right – When used with skill and understanding, acoustic waves can increase blood flow, regenerate tissue, and restore function.Movement Is Medicine – True healing comes from teaching the body how to move again, not just resting or numbing the pain.The Wasabi Method Is More Than a Device – It’s a comprehensive system that includes education, technique, and targeted support for full-body healing.You Don’t Need a Ferrari to Get Results – Healing tools don’t have to be expensive; they have to be used with intelligence and purpose.Two Days Can Change Everything – With the right guidance, it’s possible to see rapid transformation, even in cases that have felt stuck for years.Where to Find Our GuestDr. Adam Gavine’s Website: https://wasabimethod.comDr. Adam Gavine on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wasabimethodLinks & Resources🎁 Get 10% Off Carnivore BarsFuel your body with clean, shelf-stable nutrition—just meat, fat, salt, and sometimes a little honey.Use code PLUCK at checkout for 10% off at 👉 https://the-carnivore-bar.myshopify.com/pluck🎁 Get your FREE Freedom Meats Guide: https://shop.eatpluck.com/pages/freedom-meats-guideI created this free guide to make it easy to eat how we’re meant to—nutrient-dense, energizing, and deeply satisfying. Get it, read it, and enjoy REAL FOOD the ancestral way! 

Is Canadian pride a distraction from deeper truths? What if borders are just an illusion, and immigration debates miss the point entirely?In this thought-provoking conversation, I sit down with B. Lorraine Smith to explore the unseen layers of national identity, economic interdependence, and the ancestral wisdom of bioregional living. Lorraine isn’t just forward-thinking, she’s upstream-thinking. From indigenous sovereignty and Quebec’s autonomy to the fabricated drama around tariffs and trade, she invites us to examine what it really means to belong to a place. Spoiler: it’s not about passports or patriotism.We also dig into the myth of economic simplicity and the media narratives that cloud our understanding of immigration and borders. If you’ve ever questioned the validity of nation-states or wondered what migratory birds might teach us about sovereignty, this episode is for you.Lorraine’s voice is one of the rare few asking us not just where we’re from but how we live where we are.Key TakeawaysBorders Are a Human Construct – Lorraine challenges the very premise of nation-states, urging a return to bioregional belonging over artificial boundaries.Rethinking Immigration Narratives – Instead of fear-based immigration rhetoric, she encourages a systems view of movement, identity, and economic flow.The Truth About Canadian Pride – Patriotism may obscure the realities of indigenous sovereignty, inter-provincial trade dysfunction, and Quebec’s autonomy.Economic Drama vs. System Complexity – Tariffs, trade wars, and financial policies are often oversimplified in political discourse. This episode exposes their layered impacts.Why Bioregionalism Matters Now – Amid global migration and ecological shifts, thinking locally and ecologically offers ancestral wisdom for modern problems.From Tariffs to Truth – Lorraine’s economic insights ground abstract policy debates in real family stories, making complex issues deeply relatable.Where to Find Our GuestB. Lorraine Smith’s Website: https://www.blorrainesmith.com/B. Lorraine Smith on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blorrainesmith/Links & Resources🎁 Get 10% Off Carnivore BarsFuel your body with clean, shelf-stable nutrition—just meat, fat, salt, and sometimes a little honey.Use code PLUCK at checkout for 10% off at 👉 https://the-carnivore-bar.myshopify.com/pluckGet 20% off Pluck Superfood Seasonings using code EA20 at http://www.eatpluck.com

What does poker have to do with ancestral health? Turns out, a whole lot. In this episode, I sit down with Martin Jacobson, a former chef who became a professional poker player and won the 2014 World Series of Poker. But this conversation isn’t just about cards or cash. It’s about what it takes to thrive under pressure, stay calm in chaos, and develop the kind of stillness that serves you far beyond the game.Martin shares the story of how a ghosted job opportunity in Spain launched him into poker full time, why discipline and rational thinking are his lifelines, and how becoming a father has taught him a whole new kind of flexibility. This episode is a deep dive into the mindset of a world-class performer who knows that winning starts with presence—and that stillness is a skill we can all learn.Key TakeawaysAncestral Traits in Modern Life – Poker demands qualities like calm, focus, and risk management that mirror our ancestral survival instincts.Stillness as Strategy – Learning to stay grounded and make clear decisions under pressure is key in poker—and in life.Discipline Builds Freedom – Consistency and self-awareness are what create real leverage in high-stakes environments.From Chef to Card Shark – The path to poker started in the kitchen, where Martin honed the ability to work under extreme pressure.Life After Winning – Even a $10 million prize doesn’t answer life’s bigger questions—it just opens new ones.Presence Over Perfection – Whether at the poker table or with his new child, Martin finds power in being fully present.Where to Find Our GuestPrepare/Perform Course https://martinjacobson.pro/coaching/Martin Jacobson on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/martin.jacobson/Links & Resources🎁 Get 10% Off Carnivore Bars:Fuel your body with clean, shelf-stable nutrition—just meat, fat, salt, and sometimes a little honey. Use code PLUCK at checkout for 10% off at 👉 https://the-carnivore-bar.myshopify.com/pluck🎁 Get your FREE Freedom Meats Guide: I created this free guide to make it easy to eat how we’re meant to—nutrient-dense, energizing, and deeply satisfying. Get it, read it, and enjoy REAL FOOD the ancestral way! 👉 https://shop.eatpluck.com/pages/freedom-meats-guide🎁 Get 20% off Pluck Superfood Seasonings using code EA20 at http://www.eatpluck.com

Is your body trying to tell you it’s not safe to get pregnant?In this episode, I sit down with Deidre Bloomquist, functional nutritionist, founder of Always Growing Wellness, and author of Toxic Infertility, to explore the powerful idea that infertility is not failure... it’s protection. Deidre specializes in helping women identify hidden toxic burdens, restore true hormonal health, and create the conditions for conception naturally.We talk about why detoxification isn’t just a pre-baby wellness trend, but a vital piece of generational healing. She shares what most fertility protocols miss, how to know if your body is in a protective state, and what it really looks like to restore balance before pregnancy. If you’re navigating hormone chaos, fertility frustration, or just want to support a stronger next generation, this conversation is for you.Key TakeawaysInfertility Isn’t Failure, It’s Feedback – The body may withhold fertility when it’s overloaded, not because it’s broken but because it’s wise.Toxins Disrupt Hormones and Conception – From mold to metals, unseen toxic stressors play a major role in fertility challenges.Preconception Is the Ultimate Healing Window – Detoxification before pregnancy can set the stage for healthy conception and thriving children.Support Drainage, Not Just “Detox” – True healing begins with opening the body’s natural elimination pathways safely and sequentially.Symptoms Are Signals – Headaches, fatigue, gut issues, and skin problems may be telling you your body isn’t ready for pregnancy yet.Fertility Work Is Generational Work – Deidre’s approach isn’t just about conception, it’s about legacy, restoration, and long-term resilience.Where to Find Our GuestDeidre Bloomquist’s Website: https://www.always-growing.comDeidre Bloomquist on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reversing_infertility/Links & Resources🎁 Get 10% Off Carnivore BarsFuel your body with clean, shelf-stable nutrition—just meat, fat, salt, and sometimes a little honey.Use code PLUCK at checkout for 10% off at 👉 https://the-carnivore-bar.myshopify.com/pluckGet 20% off Pluck Superfood Seasonings using code EA20 at http://www.eatpluck.com

What if the journey to true health wasn’t about the perfect diet but about reconnecting to yourself?In this episode, I sit down with Brandon Miller, a nutrition coach and personal trainer from Jupiter, Florida. At just 23, Brandon has lived a complete health transformation. He lost over 100 pounds, battled IBS, navigated the cult-like corners of diet culture, and came out the other side more grounded, more curious, and more balanced than ever.We go deep into how the carnivore diet helped and harmed him, why he believes movement and sleep may matter more than food, and how he's using his experience to help others avoid the pitfalls he faced. This isn’t a conversation about hacks or hype. It’s about real growth, real healing, and redefining what health actually means.Key TakeawaysHealing Through Humility – Brandon shares how extreme dieting taught him what not to do, and how those lessons now shape his coaching approach.The Carnivore Cult Effect – Brandon opens up about how restrictive diet communities can become toxic and why changing his views came with backlash and clarity.From Gut Issues to Food Freedom – After struggling with IBS, Brandon learned that small changes, not total eliminations, offered real healing.Sunlight and Sleep Over Supplements – Getting outside, sleeping deeply, and tuning into circadian rhythms shifted Brandon’s energy more than any diet ever did.Redefining Success in Your 20s – Instead of partying, Brandon built a career, moved across the country, and grounded himself in purpose and daily discipline.Balanced Health Is a State of Being – Health isn’t about perfect foods or fitness plans. It’s about how you feel, live, move, and relate to the world around you.Where to Find Our GuestBrandon’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandonmillerfit/?hl=enLinks & Resources🎁 Get 10% Off Carnivore BarsFuel your body with clean, shelf-stable nutrition—just meat, fat, salt, and sometimes a little honey. Use code PLUCK at checkout for 10% off at 👉 https://the-carnivore-bar.myshopify.com/pluck🎁 Get your FREE Freedom Meats Guide:I created this free guide to make it easy to eat how we’re meant to—nutrient-dense, energizing, and deeply satisfying. Get it, read it, and enjoy REAL FOOD the ancestral way! 👉 https://shop.eatpluck.com/pages/freedom-meats-guide🎁 Get 20% off Pluck Superfood Seasonings using code EA20 at http://www.eatpluck.com