Rooted in Resilience

In this deep-dive episode, Ashley and Sarah sits down with Mike Fave — fertility and metabolic health coach — to unpack the overlooked foundations of male fertility and testosterone.Mike shares how he and his wife are preparing to start a family, the key labs they ran before trying to conceive, and what really drags testosterone down today — plus how to fix it naturally.They discuss why excess body fat disrupts hormone balance, how gut health secretly affects sperm quality, and why modern dairy isn’t always your friend.  They also cover the crucial connection between stress, thyroid health, and male hormones, the hidden dangers of PUFAs and micronutrient gaps, and Mike’s practical approach to losing fat, improving labs, and dialing in nutrition that actually works.If you or your partner want to raise testosterone naturally, plan for a healthy pregnancy, or just get smarter about men’s health, you’ll love this one.______________________________________________________________________Subscribe To The Rooted In Resilience Podcast:⭐ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCSpofOL75STGMvUUlD5em7g ⭐ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3NTIxm2iqgIdnqI2j2FICr?si=477cfb0440fe40ce⭐ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rooted-in-resilience/id1663060063______________________________________________________________________Keep Up With Us!🖥️ Website: https://www.armstrongsisters.com/🗞️ Newsletter: https://www.armstrongsisters.com/newsletter-signup👩🏼‍🌾 Our Farm CoOp, Nourish: https://nourishcooperative.com/ {The highest quality food you can find, delivered directly to your door. Low PUFA chicken and pork, 100% grass-fed beef and lamb, traditional sourdough, raw dog food, & more}🥚Waitlist for our eggs: https://angel-acresfarm.com/pages/waitlist-for-eggs{Low PUFA, corn & soy free, pasture-raised eggs, delivered directly to your door}______________________________________________________________________Follow Us On Social Media➡️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strong.sistas/➡️ X: https://twitter.com/strong_sistas➡️TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@strong.sistas?_t=8oW270Feyz5&_r=1➡️ LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/strong-sisters-103331317/➡️FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083808037077➡️ THREADS: https://www.threads.net/@strong.sistas?invite=2____________________________________________________0:00 — Coming Up0:51 — Welcome Mike Pavone: Male Fertility & Preparing for Pregnancy2:30 — The Labs Mike & His Wife Ran Before Trying for a Baby6:14 — Copper Deficiency: Mike’s Surprising Personal Fix7:39 — High Prolactin: Hidden Roadblock for Female Fertility10:00 — Early Testing: Why Waiting 6–12 Months Can Waste Time11:55 — What to Look for in Male Hormone Labs14:00 — How LH, FSH, and Testicular Function Work15:30 — Estradiol & DHT: Finding the Hormone Balance Sweet Spot16:50 — Fixing Low Testosterone: It’s Not Just About TRT19:14 — Too Much Body Fat: The #1 Testosterone Killer20:24 — Body Fat: It’s Active Tissue, Not Just Storage25:10 — How Mike Coaches Clients to Lose Fat & Keep Hormones Healthy30:30 — Why Body Recomposition Works Better Than Extreme Dieting32:21 — Carbs, Fats & Protein: How They Impact Hormones37:05 — Gut Health: Another Silent Testosterone Saboteur39:20 — Common Foods That Secretly Wreck Your Gut42:26 — Dairy & Casein: Surprising Hormone Impacts47:58 — Why Modern Dairy Isn’t Like Ancestral Dairy53:20 — Low Thyroid: Another Big Testosterone Killer57:30 — High Cholesterol, Low Carbs & Hormone Confusion1:03:30 — PUFAs & Bad Fats: Damage Testes & Reduce Sperm Quality1:08:00 — Micronutrients: Small Deficiencies, Big Hormone Problems1:10:45 — The Value of Food Tracking & Real Testing1:16:05 — Why a Coach Can Save You Years of Trial & Error1:17:30 — Micronutrients & Stress1:21:50 — Final Takeaway1:22:30 — Where to Find Mike & How to Work with Him

Is Infertility Actually the Man’s Fault? Did you know male fertility plays an equally important role in conception and pregnancy success? In this powerful and eye-opening episode, we dive into the hidden half of the fertility equation: male sperm health. Learn how modern lifestyle, diet, and environmental factors are silently impacting testosterone, sperm quality, and even miscarriage rates.From estrogen-like compounds in your food to the real effect of PUFAs and EMFs, we're breaking down 6 overlooked causes of male infertility—and exactly what you can do about them. Whether you're planning for pregnancy or simply want to optimize your health, this episode is packed with insights, studies, and actionable steps.______________________________________________________________________Chapters: 0:00 – Coming up0:42 – Male Hormonal Decline: A Century of Change3:07 - Preparing for Pregnancy: Sarah’s Journey Begins4:14 – Why Male Fertility Deserves More Attention5:45 – Sperm's Role in Placenta Formation and Miscarriages7:20 – Sperm DNA Fragmentation and Recurrent Miscarriages9:04 – Spiritual Perspectives on Pregnancy9:42 – Modern Diets & Lifestyle: Root Causes of Fertility Decline10:55 – #1: Estrogen-Like Compounds & Environmental Toxins12:50 – Soy, Flax & the Phytoestrogen Problem14:18 – Estrogen in Tap Water & Heated Plastics16:19 – Estrogen Dominance & 'Man Boobs'17:28 – Easy Fixes to Lower Estrogen Exposure19:36 – #2: Low Muscle Mass & Lack of Strength Training22:15 – Train to Change: Efficient Training for Men23:05 – #3: PUFAs & The War on Healthy Fats24:35 – Oxidative Stress & Sperm Damage26:25 – Progesterone, 2-AG & Fertilization Mechanisms29:20 – Saturated Fats & Lipid Peroxidation: The Real Fertility Villain32:20 – Real-Life Diet Tips to Cut PUFA34:55 – #4: Infertility as a Metabolic Problem36:05 – ATP, Mitochondria & the Sperm Energy Crisis38:05 – Subclinical Hibernation & Low Metabolism39:05 – The Body is Always Listening: Metabolic Signals40:00 – #5: Carbs Are Crucial for Testosterone41:11 – Why Low-Carb + High Protein Can Backfire42:47 – PUFA Past & Present: Fat Stores & Testosterone43:33 – Carbs, Cortisol & Hormonal Balance44:40 – Energy Availability & Testosterone Production45:20 – Oxidizing Carbs Properly for Hormonal Health46:30 – #6: EMFs & Phones in Pockets47:15 – Create Distance: How to Reduce EMF Exposure49:45 – Laptops & Wi-Fi: The Sperm Mobility Killer50:06 – Lifestyle Fixes: Body Fat, Sleep, and Stress51:10 – Summary: Your Three-Month Tune-Up Plan52:16 – Hidden PUFA in Seeds & Practical Swaps53:18 – Shared Responsibility in Preconception Health55:28 – Evaluate Daily Habits, Not Rare Behaviors56:50 – Navigating Health Journeys as a Couple 01:01:10 – Sign-Off: Keep Learning & Empowering

In this eye-opening episode, we sit down with Frank von Hippel to uncover the dark history of pesticides—from the Irish Potato Famine to modern-day endocrine disruptors. We explore how chemicals like DDT, glyphosate, and neonicotinoids are wreaking havoc on fertility, metabolism, and child development. Plus, practical tips to detox your home, avoid obesogenic chemicals, and protect your family. If you care about food, health, or the future of our planet, don’t miss this deep dive!______________________________________________________________________Subscribe To The Rooted In Resilience Podcast:⭐ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCSpofOL75STGMvUUlD5em7g ⭐ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3NTIxm2iqgIdnqI2j2FICr?si=477cfb0440fe40ce⭐ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rooted-in-resilience/id1663060063______________________________________________________________________Keep Up With Us!🖥️ Website: https://www.armstrongsisters.com/🗞️ Newsletter: https://www.armstrongsisters.com/newsletter-signup👩🏼‍🌾 Our Farm CoOp, Nourish: https://nourishcooperative.com/ {The highest quality food you can find, delivered directly to your door. Low PUFA chicken and pork, 100% grass-fed beef and lamb, traditional sourdough, raw dog food, & more}🥚Waitlist for our eggs: https://angel-acresfarm.com/pages/waitlist-for-eggs{Low PUFA, corn & soy free, pasture-raised eggs, delivered directly to your door}______________________________________________________________________Follow Us On Social Media➡️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strong.sistas/➡️ X: https://twitter.com/strong_sistas➡️TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@strong.sistas?_t=8oW270Feyz5&_r=1➡️ LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/strong-sisters-103331317/➡️FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083808037077➡️ THREADS: https://www.threads.net/@strong.sistas?invite=2____________________________________________________0:00 – Coming Up1:05 - The Potato Famine & Origins of Pesticides4:58 - The Deadly Nightshade Family & Early Pesticide Resistance7:29 - Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring & Environmental Warnings12:45 - Endocrine Disruption: How Pesticides Mess With Hormones14:56 - Fertility Crisis: Pesticides & Reproductive Health17:38 - The Science Behind Hormone Disruption20:10 - Male Fertility Decline & Sperm Count Collapse22:13 - Estrogen Dominance & Women’s Health Risks24:21 - Phytoestrogens in Food: Soy, Flax & Hidden Dangers27:55 - How to Reduce Chemical Exposure at Home30:16 - Toxic Homes: VOCs, Paint, & Building Materials35:05 - The Chemical Age: From Warfare to Agriculture40:29 - DDT: From Miracle Chemical to Banned Toxin48:10 - Neonicotinoids: The New Pesticide Threat49:55 - Glyphosate (Roundup) & Gut Microbiome Destruction52:46 - Regulatory Failure: Who’s Really in Control?57:26 - How to Fight Back: Clean Water, Food & Home Tips1:11:40 - Integrated Pest Management: A Solution for the Future1:19:40 - Obesity, Autism & Chemical Connections1:25:08 - Italy vs. America: Why Traditional Diets Win1:36:02 - Final Thoughts

Georgi Dinkov, a pioneering cancer researcher, shares groundbreaking insights from his self-funded studies that challenge conventional cancer treatments. He discusses the surprising roles of hormones like estrogen and androgens in cancer progression, advocating for a metabolic approach to therapy. Listeners will learn about the potential benefits of vitamins and aspirin in cancer management, as well as the risks associated with toxic therapies. Dinkov emphasizes the need for innovation and independence in cancer research, pushing for a paradigm shift in understanding treatment methods.

In this empowering follow-up to their previous episode on breast milk, Sarah and Ashley take a deep dive into how the modern diet has transformed the fatty acid composition of breast milk—and what that means for a child’s lifelong health. From allergies and immune suppression to metabolic issues, cognitive development, and even cancer risk, the girls explore how polyunsaturated fats (PUFAs) are impacting babies from day one. But it’s not all doom and gloom. They break down the science behind breast milk composition, share real studies, and most importantly, offer practical, hopeful strategies for how moms (and future moms) can shift their diet—even within days—to radically improve their baby’s nourishment and resilience. Whether you're already breastfeeding, planning for pregnancy, or just curious about food’s generational impact, this episode will leave you informed and inspired.00:00 – Coming Up00:47 – Mother's Breast Milk Has Undergone a Radical Transformation02:31 – Explanation of How Breast Milk Now Mimics Formula in Fatty Acid Profile04:14 – Historical Data on Rise of Linoleic Acid in Breast Milk05:53 – Allergies and Breast Milk Composition09:20 – Metabolic Suppression and PUFAs as Immunosuppressants11:59 – Consequences of PUFAs in Milk: Cognitive Impairments, Autism, and ADHD14:03 – Childhood Obesity and Early-Life PUFA Exposure16:30 – Body Fat and Metabolic Impact of High PUFA Diets18:14 – Trans Fats in Breast Milk20:00 – Breast Milk: Fat- vs Mineral-Derived Content22:04 – Linoleic Acid and Mammary Tumors24:14 – 1985 Study: Diet Changes Breast Milk Fat in 3 Days25:38 – Low-Calorie Diets During Breastfeeding and Fat Stores27:52 – How to Optimize Fat Quality in the Maternal Diet29:10 – Saturated Fat vs Carbs During Breastfeeding31:57 – Beneficial Saturated Fats: CLA and C15:0 From Dairy34:10 – Raw Milk, History, and Ancestral Practices36:42 – Milk vs Milk Replacements: Nutrient Comparison39:00 – Fast Shifts in Milk Composition—Encouraging Data41:00 – Central Nervous System Risks From High PUFA Exposure42:21 – Prioritizing Whole Food Fats Over Added Fats44:25 – Calorie Balance and Metabolic Consequences48:22 – Total Fat, Type of Fat, and Weight Timing Matters49:57 – Fertility Focus: Prepping Body and Family Health51:32 – Closing Message: Empowerment Through Better Food Sourcing

In this powerful episode, Ashley and Sarah dive deep into the science behind breast milk and how a mother’s nutrition—*before and during pregnancy*—can shape the gut health, cognitive development, and immune system of her baby. From Human Milk Oligosaccharides (HMOs) to the rise of PUFAs (polyunsaturated fatty acids) in modern diets, they explore how we got so far from nature, and what we can do to get back.Discover why breast milk composition isn't fixed, how the fatty acids in your body impact your child, and what recent research is saying about the connections between diet, autism, metabolism, and more.Whether you're already a parent, planning for the future, or just passionate about reclaiming real health—this conversation will leave you informed and inspired.________________________________________________________Subscribe To The Rooted In Resilience Podcast:⭐ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCSpofOL75STGMvUUlD5em7g ⭐ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3NTIxm2iqgIdnqI2j2FICr?si=477cfb0440fe40ce⭐ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rooted-in-resilience/id1663060063____________________________________________________________Keep Up With Us!🖥️ Website: https://www.armstrongsisters.com/🗞️ Newsletter: https://www.armstrongsisters.com/newsletter-signup👩🏼‍🌾 Our Farm CoOp, Nourish: https://nourishcooperative.com/ {The highest quality food you can find, delivered directly to your door. Low PUFA chicken and pork, 100% grass-fed beef and lamb, traditional sourdough, raw dog food, & more}🥚Waitlist for our eggs: https://angel-acresfarm.com/pages/waitlist-for-eggs{Low PUFA, corn & soy free, pasture-raised eggs, delivered directly to your door}______________________________________________________________________Follow Us On Social Media➡️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strong.sistas/➡️ X: https://twitter.com/strong_sistas➡️TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@strong.sistas?_t=8oW270Feyz5&_r=1➡️ LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/strong-sisters-103331317/➡️FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083808037077➡️ THREADS: https://www.threads.net/@strong.sistas?invite=2____________________________________________________**00:00 – Coming up****00:37 – How Diet Shapes Breast Milk Composition****02:01 – It’s Not Just About What You Eat While Pregnant****03:44 – The Pharmaceutical Narrative and Gene Blame****05:05 – Infant Formula vs. Breastfeeding and PUFA Concerns****05:51 – Raw Milk, Microbes & Baby Gut Health****08:01 – The Body Knows When Not to Reproduce****09:33 – HMOs: Fueling Your Baby’s Microbiome****11:05 – HMO Supplements vs. Natural Formation****13:06 – Running on Adrenaline During Pregnancy? Not Ideal****14:10 – Diet Type Affects HMO Variety and Baby's Microbiome****16:20 – The Natural Role of Carbs in Breast Milk****18:04 – Why Fat Type Matters****20:22 – PUFA could be Everywhere: Chicken, Pork, Even in Restaurants****22:00 – Breast Milk Is Made from What’s In You****23:19 – Linoleic Acid in Breast Milk Over Time****24:35 – Autism Links and PUFA Breakdown Byproducts****26:50 – Metabolism, Enzymes, and Fat Conversion****29:05 – Your Brain Runs on Your Metabolism****29:35 – PUFA and Child Cognitive Outcomes****32:15 – Global Rise in PUFA and Cognitive Decline****34:01 – 70% of Breast Milk Fat Comes from Body Fat Stores****35:58 – Historical Insight: Food Scarcity and Breast Milk****36:28 – PUFA and Autism Rates Over Time****37:41 – Why PUFAs Disrupt Metabolism and Cause Damage****40:28 – We've Been Poofed: 25% of Calories Now Come from PUFAs****42:05 – PUFA in Animal Products from Feed Changes****45:29 – Fat-Pharma Connection: Cholesterol and PUFA****46:08 – Un-Poof Yourself: Why This Conversation Matters****47:18 – Sneaky PUFA in “Health” Foods****49:15 – What About the Dad's Role in All This?****52:38 – Final Takeaways: You Build Your Baby with Food****54:25 – Fun Fact: Cow Horns, Detox, and Breast Milk****55:41 – Join the Low PUFA Food Movement at Nourish**

In this episode of *Rooted in Resilience*, we welcome our first guest of the season—health coach and bioenergetic researcher Jay Feldman—for a deep dive into the world of ice baths, hormesis, and stress-driven health trends. From the truth about fat burning and cold exposure to how our metabolism adapts (or shuts down) under chronic stress, we unpack the biochemical realities behind popular biohacks. We also explore how short-term boosts might come at the cost of long-term metabolic health—and what a truly sustainable health approach looks like.Whether you’re a cold plunge fan or someone navigating the aftermath of restrictive diets, this episode is a must-listen.______________________________________________________________________Subscribe To The Rooted In Resilience Podcast:⭐ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCSpofOL75STGMvUUlD5em7g ⭐ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3NTIxm2iqgIdnqI2j2FICr?si=477cfb0440fe40ce⭐ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rooted-in-resilience/id1663060063______________________________________________________________________Keep Up With Us!🖥️ Website: https://www.armstrongsisters.com/🗞️ Newsletter: https://www.armstrongsisters.com/newsletter-signup👩🏼‍🌾 Our Farm CoOp, Nourish: https://nourishcooperative.com/ {The highest quality food you can find, delivered directly to your door. Low PUFA chicken and pork, 100% grass-fed beef and lamb, traditional sourdough, raw dog food, & more}🥚Waitlist for our eggs: https://angel-acresfarm.com/pages/waitlist-for-eggs{Low PUFA, corn & soy free, pasture-raised eggs, delivered directly to your door}______________________________________________________________________Follow Us On Social Media➡️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strong.sistas/➡️ X: https://twitter.com/strong_sistas➡️TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@strong.sistas?_t=8oW270Feyz5&_r=1➡️ LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/strong-sisters-103331317/➡️FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083808037077➡️ THREADS: https://www.threads.net/@strong.sistas?invite=2____________________________________________________0:00 - Fuel, Energy & Stress Hormones0:34 - Meet Jay Feldman1:15 - Jay's Health Journey & Ray Peat's Influence3:53 - Introduction to Hormesis & Biohacking5:42 - Mainstream Claims vs. Hidden Costs of Ice Baths7:32 - Can Stress Make You Healthier?9:25 - Fat Burning ≠ Fat Loss11:53 - Long-Term Effects of Chronic Stressors16:50 - PUFAs: The Hidden Danger in Fat Oxidation20:16 – Common Biohacking Hormesis Examples22:02 - How to Actually Lose Fat25:48 – The Cost of Boosting Metabolism Through Stress28:57 - Metabolic Debt & The Body’s Adaptive Response31:25 - Constrained Energy Expenditure Research by Herman Pontzer32:55 - Recovery & Rebound: Refeeding After Restriction35:50 - Redefining Health & Sustainable Metabolism37:25 - Is all stress bad? The Hans Selye distinction42:25 – Positive Adaptation: What Stressors Actually Help You Thrive43:57 - Find What Fuels You45:24 - PUFA 101: The fats that slow us down46:08 - Squirrels, Hibernation & Metabolism Downregulation48:00 – Wrap-up + Where to find Jay’s work

In this episode of the Rooted in Resilience podcast, we dive deep into the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement. We explore the tension between top-down government policies and bottom-up grassroots action, the real story behind food fortification, the dangers of seed oils, and how regenerative agriculture can shift the future of health and sustainability. From politics and USDA corruption to personal empowerment and local food systems—this is a must-listen for anyone rethinking what it means to be healthy in America today.______________________________________________________________________Subscribe To The Rooted In Resilience Podcast:⭐ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCSpofOL75STGMvUUlD5em7g ⭐ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3NTIxm2iqgIdnqI2j2FICr?si=477cfb0440fe40ce⭐ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rooted-in-resilience/id1663060063______________________________________________________________________Keep Up With Us!🖥️ Website: https://www.armstrongsisters.com/🗞️ Newsletter: https://www.armstrongsisters.com/newsletter-signup👩🏼‍🌾 Our Farm CoOp, Nourish: https://nourishcooperative.com/ {The highest quality food you can find, delivered directly to your door. Low PUFA chicken and pork, 100% grass-fed beef and lamb, traditional sourdough, raw dog food, & more}🥚Waitlist for our eggs: https://angel-acresfarm.com/pages/waitlist-for-eggs{Low PUFA, corn & soy free, pasture-raised eggs, delivered directly to your door}______________________________________________________________________Follow Us On Social Media➡️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strong.sistas/➡️ X: https://twitter.com/strong_sistas➡️TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@strong.sistas?_t=8oW270Feyz5&_r=1➡️ LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/strong-sisters-103331317/➡️FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083808037077➡️ THREADS: https://www.threads.net/@strong.sistas?invite=2____________________________________________________Chapters: 0:00 – Coming Up1:32 – Raw Milk and the Politics of Health4:05 – The Hidden Costs of Food Fortification7:03 – When Food Becomes Pharma8:42 – The Ideas Behind Maha9:30 – Disempowerment Through Government Systems15:04 – Top-Down vs Bottom-Up Health Approaches17:10 - Proposition 12 and the Fight for Animal Welfare21:25 - The Seed Oil Lobby and PUFA Nation24:00 – The Way Out: Support Local Farmers27:14 - Behind the Bird Flu Panic32:50 – Factory Farming and Animal Welfare33:55 - Why Supporting Local Farmers Matters38:33 - Label Logic: Rethinking Organic Certification39:42 - Final Thoughts & Takeaways41:16 – The Seed Oil Lobby and PUFA Nation42:14 - Reclaiming Sovereignty Through Food44:41 – This is Why We Created Nourish Food Club

In this episode of Rooted in Resilience, sisters Sarah and Ashley go deep into the world of raw dairy—a topic that stirs up plenty of passion, confusion, and controversy. They unpack the history and science behind pasteurization, explore the nutritional differences between raw and processed milk, and reveal what most food labels aren’t telling you.Whether you’re dairy-sensitive, raw-curious, or already hooked on the cream-top life, this episode is filled with info to help you navigate the world of milk with confidence. From ancient practices to the hidden ingredients in fortified milk, nothing is off-limits (including Pip the bird’s podcast debut).Chapters:0:00 - Coming up0:45 - Welcome & Why Raw Dairy Is Better for You?1:50 - Meet Pip, the Podcast Bird2:48 - What is Raw Milk, Really?3:37 - Can You Heat Raw Milk?5:25 - Types of Pasteurization Explained7:09 - Nature Isn’t Dangerous: The Bacteria Conversation11:03 - Fortification & Food Matrix Myths12:40 - What’s REALLY in That Vitamin D Packet?15:06 - Why Raw Milk Has a Microbiome Advantage16:14 –Milk Labels Decoded: Fortification, Additives & Hidden Ingredients22:08 - You Can’t Outsmart Nature—Stop Trying24:13 - Raw Milk: Mother Nature’s Original Probiotic27:30 - Centralized Milk = Centralized Control29:00 - Is Raw Milk Dangerous or Just Misunderstood?32:15 - Why Some Cheeses Are Easier to Digest34:48 - How Urban Dairies Created the Need for Pasteurization36:29 - Is Dairy Intolerance... Actually an Additive Intolerance?40:31 - Drinking Raw Milk Is a Vote for Regenerative Agriculture43:04 - The Forgotten Wulzen Factor & Other Raw Benefits48:14 - Nature’s Digestive Package: Raw Dairy50:21 - Healing with Raw Milk: Beyond the Basics51:38 - The Wonder Molecule: Lactoferrin and Why Pasteurization Destroys It52:50 - From Fortified Cereal to Iron Shards: What Are We Eating?56:16 - Finding Safe Raw Milk: Tips, Brands & Resources59:37 - Raw Milk Beauty Hacks01:01:01 - Websites for High-Quality Raw Dairy01:01:34 - Final Thoughts: Question the System, Trust Nature

In this episode of the Rooted in Resilience podcast, Ash & Sarah return after a few months off with updates on their lives, business ventures, and what's next. They discuss life transitions, including Sarah’s path toward starting a family and possibly buying a house, and reflect on their journey building Nourish Food Club and running Angel Acres. From the realities of homesteading and animal care to the dream of creating a family compound, they share the highs, lows, and everything in between. The sisters also open up about redefining what “functional” and “funny” farming means to them, the challenges of running a farm as a startup, and why they’re bringing more personal stories into this next season.Keep Up With Us!🖥️ Website: https://www.armstrongsisters.com/🗞️ Newsletter: https://www.armstrongsisters.com/newsletter-signup👩🏼‍🌾 Our Farm CoOp, Nourish: https://nourishcooperative.com/ Timestamps0:00 - Welcome Back to the Podcast02:33 - Catching Up Since the Holidays04:53 - Sacrifices to Build the Dream07:03 - Sarah's Personal Update: House Hunting08:33 - The Compound Vision & Homesteading Goals10:33 - Sisters’ Personality Differences11:03 - Strong Sistas Going Back to Their Roots13:13 - Living with Passion & Purpose14:13 - Homesteading Q&A Begins14:51 - Best & Worst Parts of Farming Together19:48 - The “Funny Farm” vs. Functional Farm20:44 - Sarah’s VIC & VIP Zone23:57 - Sarah’s Emu Chronicles26:03 - When Homesteading Gets Tough28:38 - How Our Farm Works29:50 - Naming Our (Imaginary) Farm TV Show30:36 - Is Homesteading as Romantic as Instagram Makes It Look?33:58 - Hard Lessons from Loss on the Farm38:01 - Why Farm Life Is No Joke42:00 - What’s Coming Next & Final Thoughts