The Modern Ancestral Mamas Podcast

In this episode, we interview James Barry, chef and founder of Eat Pluck, an organ meat-based seasoning. The conversation flows in and out of various topics including diet culture and the many different diet fads, including organ meats in the diet, bio-individuality, listening to the body’s wisdom, being a stay-at-home dad and so much more. This conversation got deep on many different levels and is packed with nuggets of wisdom from James who has been in the ancestral eating space for over 16 years.    Books Mentioned: The Nourishing Traditions Cookbook for Children It Takes Guts Sapiens   Nutrition Information  Restorative Wellness Solutions Nutritional Therapy Association    Connect with James Barry @chefjamesbarry @eatpluck Eat Pluck   Previous MAM Episode Mentioned: Halloween Episode

In this episode, Corey and I reflect on our birthdays and everything we have learned in the past 36 years of our lives. Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to listen to our episodes and follow us along on our journey of motherhood and holistic living. Stay tuned for many more interesting and informative episodes in season 2!    Barefoot Shoes: Crupon Barefoot Sandals Xero Barefoot Shoes for Kids Earth Runners   Natural Movement: Structural Elements (Local to DFW only) Kali Johnson @dancescienceapproved    Previous MAM Episodes Mentioned: Halloween Episode Wise Traditions Conference 2021 Recap Postpartum Episode

This is the last episode of season 1. We will be back soon with more episodes!   Trigger warning: Eating disorders   This episode touches on so many wonderful topics! Liz shares her history of her eating disorder and how that led her to create the Homegrown Education Curriculum. She talks about how we can educate our own kids (no matter what age) on the food they are eating and give them a lifelong, healthy relationship with food. She dives into what the Homegrown Education Curriculum is and how individuals can use it in their home or school. Finally, the conversation weaves in and out following the theme that food education IS food FREEDOM. Ultimately, we want our kids (and ourselves) to have the knowledge and freedom to choose the best foods for our family. This is an episode you won’t want to miss!    Books Mentioned: Nourishing Traditions Nourishing Traditions Cookbook for Children   Films Mentioned: From the Source on the Magnolia Network Master Chef Junior   Resources Mentioned: UDF (United Dairy Farmers)   Connect with Liz Haselmayer: @homegrown_education Homegrown Education Homegrown Podcast   Christine’s Starting Solids with Baby Online Course: Nurtured Foundations The Nurtured Foundations Cookbook  

In this episode, we talk about a hot topic: snacks! We start out by sharing some of the statistics related to Americans and their snacking habits as well as how much money the snacking industry makes. Then we go into some of the effects snacks have on our health and our children’s health. The conversation also touches on managing snacks outside the home at parties, sports events, and relatives’ homes. We end the episode by discussing how we each of our families manage snacks at home, what snacks we feed our kids, and listing off some of our favorite packaged snack brands as well as homemade snack ideas.    Because there were so many snack brands and homemade snack suggestions mentioned in the episode, we decided to create a document to put them all together in one place for our listeners. As a thank you for taking the time to listen to our podcast, please click here to access the Modern Ancestral Mama Snacking Cheat Sheet!   

In this episode, we interview Lisa Clark from Holistic Homemaking. We cover what homemaking is, the benefits it imparts on family life, how anyone can be a homemaker, budgeting tips, and finding joy in the kitchen. Lisa shares a little bit of her past and how she became interested in homemaking and ancestral nutrition. We discuss how even the busiest Modern Ancestral Mama can be a homemaker and how it can positively create a nurturing environment for the family.    Books Mentioned: Nourishing Traditions   Resources Mentioned: Mylar Bags with Oxygen Absorber  5 Gallon Jugs for Raw Milk Azure Standard   Connect with Lisa Clark: Holistic Homemaker Substack Holistic Homemaking Instagram (@holistic_homemaking) Free ebook

In this episode, we talk about drinks! We discuss the less than desirable popular drinks consumed in today’s modern culture. Then we share some healthier alternatives as well as strategies for weaning off the extra sugary processed drinks. The conversation also touches on managing drinks outside the home at parties and relatives’ homes.   Note: At the beginning of the show we talked a little bit about Coca-Cola and Corey might have mentioned something about the original recipe containing cocaine…after further research, we realized it was not the whole truth and had a good laugh about our blunder. Here is a fun article on the history of the original Coca-Cola. Oops!   Books Mentioned: Cancer and the New Biology of Water Nourishing Traditions   Recipes Mentioned: Thanksgiving Stuffing with Gizzards Chicken Salad with Liver (or gizzards) Bone Broth Hot Chocolate   Other Podcast Mentioned: The Ancestral Kitchen   Products Mentioned: LMNT Electrolyte Powder Dry Farm Wines (Corey’s Affiliate Link) *When you purchase using this link, you can get a bottle for a penny! And Corey gets a kickback. Thanks for supporting her!   

In this episode, we interview Laura Prentice who is a Fertility Awareness Method practitioner. We touch on what FAM is and how women can use it to achieve or prevent pregnancy. She also shares with us the dark truth behind birth control, Pap smears, and mammograms. Finally, she shares with us how the modern ancestral mom can support their daughter through the tumultuous puberty years and reminds us all that womanhood is sacred, beautiful, and worthy of being celebrated!    *Note* Christine made a mistake and introduced Laura as “Laura Beldam,” her actual name is: Laura Prentice.    Resources Mentioned: Girls Online Menstrual Course Denelle Barbara Randall (@cervicalwellness) Cervical Wellness   Connect with Laura Prentice: Beldam Woman Care Beldam Woman Care Instagram (@beldamwomancare)

In this episode, we talk about artificial colors and their effects on the body, sugar and its history and effect on the body. Then we transition into discussing desserts and strategies for making them more nutrient-dense, we also share some of our favorite dessert recipes. The conversation also touches on managing desserts in the home, at parties, and with relatives, etc.    Recipes Mentioned: Bone Marrow Custard (Pumpkin Flavor) Instant Pot New York Cheesecake Instant Pot Rice Pudding Vanilla Ice Cream Coconut Macaroons Dairy Free Panna Cotta Panna Cotta Cobbler Sourdough Desserts (Farmhouse on Boone)   Books: Nourishing Traditions Food Babe Chewing the Fat Half the Sugar, All the Love Nourishing Traditions Cookbook for Children   Food Products Mentioned: India Tree Natural Food Dyes Supernatural Sprinkles Wholesome Coconut Sugar   History of Sugar: The Barbaric History of Sugar in America Sugar, The Bitter Truth   Online Course Mentioned: Real Food + Real Families 

In this episode, we interview Katie Crosby from Thriving Littles. Katie is a pediatric OT specializing in healing individuals through emotional work and nervous system recalibration. She works with children and adults on relational, physical, and spiritual healing and evolution through sensory and emotional regulation. In this episode, we discussed the definition of respectful parenting, the different styles of parenting, what is emotional regulation, the importance of environment and feeling safe, how to manage big transitions, and so much more!    Podcasts Mentioned on Respectful Parenting: Unruffled Simplicity Parenting   Books Mentioned on Respectful Parenting: Becky Bailey I Love You Rituals Becky Bailey Easy to Love, Difficult to Discipline First Feelings The Whole Brain Child Rest, Play, Grow Simplicity Parenting Beyond Behaviors No Bad Kids Brain Body Parenting No Drama Discipline  It’s Okay Not to Share Siblings Without Rivalry   Reflections for Adults: Carrie Contey   Connect with Katie Crosby: Thriving Littles  Thriving Littles Instagram   Modern Ancestral Mamas is a podcast for mamas, by mamas. We discuss ancestral food, cooking, feeding our families, and holistic living to the everyday, modern mom. We are Corey and Christine, two mamas on a mission to nourish our families holistically while keeping it real in today’s crazy world. 

A podcast for mamas, by mamas. We discuss ancestral food, cooking, feeding our families, and holistic living to the everyday, modern mom. We are Corey and Christine, two mamas on a mission to nourish our families holistically while keeping it real in today’s crazy world.    Show Notes: In this episode we discussed dinners. We talked about meal schedules and meal planning, how to make nutrient-dense dinners, and how to transition from SAD (Standard American Diet) dinner foods to cleaner options. Plus how we handle picky eating in our homes.   Food Products Mentioned: Organic Bread of Heaven Force of Nature Meats   Recipes Mentioned: Steak and Kidney Pie Perfect Roast Chicken   Parenting and Mealtimes: Division of Responsibility  Conversation Cards   Corey’s Summer Meal Plan Subscribe to Christine’s Monthly Newsletter (Link at the bottom of the page to enter email address)