

The Modern Ancestral Mamas Podcast
Corey Dunn and Christine Muldoon
Bringing ancestral food, cooking, eating, and living to the everyday, modern mom.
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Jun 29, 2023 • 1h 35min
Episode 35: Crawling, Walking, and Beyond - Structural Integration Bodywork with Kali Johnson
In this episode we interview Kali Johnson who specializes in structural integration bodywork and MoveNat. Structural integration bodywork focuses on the fascia and helping the body find a better relationship with gravity. Kali shares with us what fascia is, how it affects the body and common ailments. She also explains how fascia and feet and fascia and tongue ties are related. At the end of the episode we discuss barefoot shoes and how beneficial they are for the health of your entire body.
Resources Mentioned:
Anatomy Trains
Katy Bowman
Feldenkrais
Sharper Minds
Magda Gerber
RIE
MoveNat
Book(s) Mentioned:
Nutrition and Physical Degeneration
Podcast(s) Mentioned:
The Big Picture of Tongue Ties| Michale Chalam
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Earth Runners
Connect with Kali Johnson:
@dancescienceapproved
Structural Elements
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May 17, 2023 • 51min
Episode 34: Learning to Love Organ Meats (part 2) with Janine Farzin
Don’t skip this episode based on the title alone, give it a listen you might be surprised what you learn from Janine! So are you one of those people who is afraid to eat organ meats? Maybe you are grossed out by them and would rather pop an organ meat capsule. Or maybe you are interested in learning how to eat them and serve them to your family but have no idea how to prepare them. This is the episode for you! Janine shares her wisdom and knowledge on the benefits of eating organ meats (yes you want to, trust me!), where to source them, the secret to preparing them well, and so much more. In fact, she had so much to say about organ meats that we divided her interview into two episodes. Sit down with a mug of broth and laugh along with us as Janine explains why these sacred foods are the most important foods we could eat.
Resources Mentioned:
Mark's Daily Apple
Weston A. Price Foundation
How to Properly Prepare Pork
Price-Pottenger
Bill Schindler
Farm Match
Find your local WAPF Chapter Leader
Books Mentioned:
Nourishing Traditions
Nutrition and Physical Degeneration
Pottenger's Cats
Recipes Mentioned:
Steak and Kidney Pie
Bull's Testicles
Liver Tonic
Podcast Episodes Mentioned:
Where to Source Nutrient Dense Foods
Janine's Interview on Wise Traditions
Connect with Janine Farzin:
@offallygoodcooking
Offally Good Cooking
The Liver Lover Challenge

May 3, 2023 • 1h 13min
Episode 33: Learning to Love Organ Meats (part 1) with Janine Farzin
Don’t skip this episode based on the title alone, give it a listen you might be surprised what you learn from Janine! So are you one of those people who is afraid to eat organ meats? Maybe you are grossed out by them and would rather pop an organ meat capsule. Or maybe you are interested in learning how to eat them and serve them to your family but have no idea how to prepare them. This is the episode for you! Janine shares her wisdom and knowledge on the benefits of eating organ meats (yes you want to, trust me!), where to source them, the secret to preparing them well, and so much more. In fact, she had so much to say about organ meats that we divided her interview into two episodes. Sit down with a mug of broth and laugh along with Janine, Corey, and me as she explains why these sacred foods are the most important foods we can eat.
Resources Mentioned:
Mark's Daily Apple
Weston A. Price Foundation
How to Properly Prepare Pork
Price-Pottenger
Bill Schindler
Farm Match
Find your local WAPF Chapter Leader
Books Mentioned:
Nourishing Traditions
Nutrition and Physical Degeneration
Pottenger's Cats
Recipes Mentioned:
Steak and Kidney Pie
Bull's Testicles
Liver Tonic
Podcast Episodes Mentioned:
Where to Source Nutrient-Dense Foods
Janine's Interview on Wise Traditions
Connect with Janine Farzin:
@offallygoodcooking
Offally Good Cooking
The Liver Lover Challenge

Apr 19, 2023 • 1h 26min
Episode 32: Surprise Mystery Guest! JK, it’s Holistic Hilda!!
Tune into today’s episode if you want to hear all about spirituality as a form of nourishment, how to be calm in the “eye of the storm,” the benefits of cold plunging, and tidbits about exploring the world and being in community with indigenous groups of people. Hilda Labrada Gore, the popular host and producer of the Wise Traditions Podcast, shares her wisdom and stories with our listeners. She also shares some of her kids’ favorite meals and how she would prepare them and how she made them nutrient dense. Sit down with a warm cup of broth (or tea!) and laugh along with us as joyful and exuberant Hilda chats away, you will feel like she is in your own living room with you!
Podcast Episodes Mentioned:
Wise Traditions Podcast
Real Kids, Real Food (co-host Corey Dunn’s interview on Wise Traditions)
Where to Source Nutrient Dense Foods
Resources Mentioned:
Dr. Bill Schindler
Primal Hacker
Hilary Boynton
Books Mentioned:
Nourishing Traditions
Nutrition and Physical Degeneration
1000 Gifts
Food Resources Mentioned:
Ula Tortillas (D.C. Area)
FarmMatch
Real Milk
Force of Nature

Apr 5, 2023 • 1h 42min
Episode 31: Female Farmers, Meat and Dairy: with Natalie Kovarik and Tara Vander Dussen
In this episode, Corey and I had an entertaining and informative conversation with Natalie Kovarik and Tara Vander Dussen from the popular Discover Ag podcast. Natalie and Tara are two millennial female farmers who shared their experiences and expertise with us on dairy farming, the anti-meat narrative, nutrition and meat, feeding steers and dairy cows, labeling meat, and so much more. We loved hearing a different perspective on conventional farming from two passionate women in the agriculture industry who are trying to make a difference for farmers.
Resources Mentioned:
Sustainable Dish Podcast with Diana Rogers
Country of Origin Labeling
Books Mentioned:
Sacred Cow by Diana Rogers
Connect with Natalie and Tara:
@discoverag_
@nataliekovarik
@taravanderdussen
The hands that feed us

Mar 22, 2023 • 1h 47min
Episode 30: Nourishing Food on a Limited Budget and Government Assistance (SNAP and WIC) with Victoria Boron
In this episode, Corey and I chat with Victoria Boron. Victoria is currently studying to obtain her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and eventually Doctor of Nursing Practice. Victoria found herself in a challenging situation and needing government assistance to help feed her family. In this episode, we discuss how families in these delicate situations can still find real, whole foods even while on WIC and SNAP benefits. Victoria shares innumerable resources and ways to maximize your food dollars without sacrificing nutrition.
Books Mentioned:
Real Food for Pregnancy by Lily Nichols
Real Food for Gestational Diabetes by Lily Nichols
Eat Like A Human by Bill Schindler
Resources Mentioned:
Ted Naiman
Cronometer
Connect with Victoria:
@Grexicangainz

Mar 8, 2023 • 1h 43min
Episode 29: The Cost of Real Food with Crystal La Brake
In this episode, Corey and I chat with Crystal from the Abundantly Blessed Homestead about how the cost of real food might be more affordable than we might think. Crystal gives lots of ideas on how to stretch your budget (ie: drinking broth before meals to help fill you up) while still eating nutrient-dense real foods. She also breaks down the cost of a few meals she has made for her family and compares them to the cost of purchasing the same processed food version. While this episode does mention specific costs of certain foods, inflation and the market is ever-changing, and since this episode was recorded there has been some fluctuation. We address this at the end of the show for clarification for our listeners.
Resources Mentioned:
Dirty Dozen
Azure Standard (Online Bulk Purchasing)
Palm Fruit Shortening
Diatomaceous Earth
Food Saver Containers
Recipes and Meal Plans Mentioned:
Beef Stroganoff Recipe
Fermented Rice Recipe
Meal Plan Guide
Freezer Meal Plan Guide
Homemade Cheeze It Cracker Recipe
Flax Egg
Connect with Crystal:
Abundantly Blessed Homestead
Abhomestead22@gmail.com

Feb 22, 2023 • 1h 35min
Episode 28: Real Food on a Budget 101
In this Budgeting 101 episode, Corey and I discuss several different topics related to real food budgeting. We cover how to prioritize nutrient density (when possible), the difference between value and price, the cost of real food versus packaged and processed foods, and practical application tips and tricks for how to save money. This episode is only one part of a series of episodes covering budgeting and managing the rising costs of food in today’s modern world.
Books Mentioned:
Dave Ramsey Financial Fitness
100 Days of Real Food on a Budget
100 Days of Real Food Meal Plans
Resources Mentioned:
Copper River Valley Fish Collective (Salmon)
Azure Standard
Bread Beckers (Grain Club)
Offally Good Cooking
Kalona Supernatural on Homegrown Education Podcast
Jamie Oliver’s Keep Cooking and Carry On (can be found on Hulu)
Budget Eats-Delish
Nate’s Raw Harvest (properly prepared granola)
Article Mentioned:
Good, Better, Best: Traditional Foods for Every Budget
Previous MAM Episodes Mentioned:
Choosing Family Food Values
Finding Joy in Homemaking

Feb 8, 2023 • 1h 58min
Episode 27: Nourishing Tweens in the Modern World with Renee Kohley
We are honored to interview Renee Kohley of Raising Generation Nourished and talk all about how and what to feed your tweens! This episode is for EVERYONE, not just parents of kids ages 9-14. One point Renee makes is that the foundation for nourishing our kids starts at a young age. So parents of babies and toddlers, please don’t skip this episode!
In this episode we discuss:
-food education and how to have these conversations with our kids
-what and how to feed tweens
-managing birthday parties
-packing lunches for older kids
-the difference between “at home foods” and lunch foods
-budgeting and how to feed your ravenous tweens without breaking the bank
-parenting and managing screens
-social media and tweens
Resources mentioned:
Weston A. Price Foundation
Nourished Kitchen
Super Nutrition for Babies
Nourishing Traditions Children’s Cookbook
FREE Snack Chart
Canyon Bakehouse Gluten-Free Bread
Recipes Mentioned:
Sheet Pan French Fries
Roast Chicken
Connect with Renee Kohley
@raisinggenerationnourished
Raising Generation Nourished
Books: Nourished Beginnings
The Little Lunchbox Cookbook

Jan 25, 2023 • 1h 5min
Episode 26: Choosing Family Food Values
Happy New Year! In this episode, Corey and I wanted to start the new year off by discussing Family Food Values and how to implement them in your home. Before the episode starts, we chat about what we did over the holidays and catch up. If you want to skip that part of the episode, jump to minute 12:14.
In regards to Family Food Values, we cover:
-breaking up family food values into different categories: reading ingredient labels, choosing produce (organic vs. conventional), choosing meat (pastured vs. conventional), etc.
-how to have a conversation about family food values with your husband, children, and extended family members
-how to stay vigilant with family food values and eating out at restaurants
-the difference between value and price and decide what matters to *YOUR* family
-creating family traditions, experiences, and memories around food
Resources mentioned:
Modern Stone Age Kitchen
Homegrown Education Curriculum
The Biggest Little Farm Documentary
Nourishing Traditions Children’s Cookbook