Abel James Show

How do you make ends meet when you're as poor as church mice? Today, we have a very special show for you. When I first started this show about 10 years ago now, I bought a cheap video camera and I decided to go to my grandmother Nan's house and interview her… she's just about my favorite person in the universe. And as many of you know, Nan's wisdom runs throughout my work—this podcast, of course, my blog with all recipes that we have, and especially The Wild Diet—you'll find lots of Nan in The Wild Diet. But who is Nan, anyway? Well, Marion Bascom, affectionately known as Nan, was a nurse, a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army, and a city girl who married my grandfather, Horace, a dairy farmer, and then took on the challenges of tending to an organic veggie garden, dairy farm and homestead while raising 7 children. After living for almost a century, Nan passed away this year at 97 years old. I'm very happy, though, to be able to share her wisdom with you here today, especially now. I didn't know exactly what I'd be doing with the interview with Nan all those years ago. She's technically going to be my first video interview on this show. It’s very cool, and I'm really happy to share it with you. We could all benefit from listening to some wisdom from a grandmother right now, don't you think? Get ready to smile, you're going to love this one. So in this conversation with my grandmother, Marion Bascom, we're chatting about: Incredible stories from raising 7 children on a farm with almost no money The low cost of food when you grow it yourself Family meals, gardening, canning and foraging for wild edibles behind the house What Nan did when she thought one of the kids was on drugs How to make homemade bread, ice cream, yogurt, jellies and pickles… she even made her own root beer Nan’s secret to a good long life And tons more… Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/marion-nan-bascom-love-wisdom-straight-from-my-grandmother/ Join The Wild Guild and get freebies on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/abeljames  Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fatburningman  Follow me on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/fatburnman  Let's be friends on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fatburningman/ And click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus 

How do you make a career out of doing what you love? The path may be long and squiggly, but we now have living proof that you can get there, too. Joining us on the show today is a dear friend, fellow musician and health entrepreneur, Justin Nault. Justin is a certified nutritional therapist and health coach, host of The Clovis Culture podcast, and also a talented musician who's been entertaining crowds—including us—across the U.S. for over 15 years now. Justin received his bachelor's degree from the Berkeley College of Music. Some of his original tunes have been featured in popular films and TV shows, and he even appeared as a contestant on the ABC reality TV show series, The Big Time. And on today's show, we're chatting about: Why health is a survival skill Making a career out of doing what you love Positive forms of escapism The dark side of the music industry Reconnecting with our ancestral roots in music, song and dance Health benefits of singing with your spouse The craft of learning new things instead of Netflix binging—no judgment here And tons more… Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/justin-nault-how-to-make-a-career-doing-what-you-love/ Check out and support Justin Nault at iamclovis.com Join The Wild Guild and get freebies on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/abeljames  Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fatburningman  Follow me on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/fatburnman  Let's be friends on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fatburningman/ And click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus

With more children being home schooled than ever before, it's a good time to look at the research. And I'm happy to say that joining us on the show today is Patricia Wilkinson, a parenting coach teacher, mother of 2, and co-author of Brain Stages: How to Raise Smart, Confident Kids and Have Fun Doing It. On today’s show, we're chatting about: How diet relates to behavior for kids and adults Gamified education and how to focus on the fun What brain research tells us about giving your kids feedback Helping kids and parents find balance with screen time How tech companies are using casino slots technology against us And tons more... Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/patricia-wilkinson-how-diet-and-technology-changes-our-behavior/ Check out and support Patricia Wilkinson at TheBrainStages.com Join The Wild Guild and get freebies on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/abeljames  Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fatburningman  Follow me on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/fatburnman  Let's be friends on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fatburningman/ And click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus

What can Bruce Lee teach us about mental and physical transformation? Sometimes you see people lose a lot of weight, but other times you see people completely transform our guest today is definitely the latter. Joining us is Bryant Manning, an IT professional turned health and fitness coach, who dropped over 150 pounds. On this show, we're talking about: How Bryant shed 150+ pounds and reversed his pre-diabetes Functional fitness and tips on getting started with training How exercise relates to longevity The similarities between achieving lifelong health and being an artist What Bruce Lee can teach us about finding joy in the process And tons more... Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/bryant-manning-shedding-150-pounds-longevity-the-bacon-of-music/ Check out and support Bryant Manning at https://www.fitevolutionsolution.com/ Join The Wild Guild and get freebies on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/abeljames  Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fatburningman  Follow me on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/fatburnman  Let's be friends on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fatburningman/ And click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus 

How are your food prep and cooking skills looking? When it comes to growing, preparing and storing our own food, life skills that our ancestors considered critical to survival are being lost to time. But these survival skills are too important to lose. So, if you're looking to save time and money in the kitchen by getting back to your roots, we have the show for you. Today we're here with the wonderful Hilary Boynton, an author, certified holistic health counselor and multi-talented mother of 5. Hilary is also a Weston A. Price chapter leader, runs several local food co-ops, helped to open a farm-to-table restaurant in Massachusetts and teaches cooking classes out of her home in California. You're gonna dig this show with Hilary, we're chatting about: The benefits of bone broth, fermented foods, raw foods, and using the whole animal nose-to-tail What to do if you're a kitchen newbie The gut-brain connection and the importance of diversity in our microbiomes Surprising results from putting a glucose monitor on a high schooler And tons more… Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/hilary-boynton-how-to-feed-your-family-with-real-food/ Check out and support Hilary Boynton at www.MySolBox.com Join The Wild Guild and get freebies on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/abeljames  Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fatburningman  Follow me on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/fatburnman  Let's be friends on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fatburningman/ And click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus

Ever tried going vegan? I have. Whether you're 100% plant-based or a die-hard carnivore, there's a great deal that we all can learn from each other. And I'm honored to talk today with my friend, Geoff Palmer, Founder and CEO of Clean Machine, an all-natural vegan sports nutrition company. Geoff is a master when it comes to packing on muscle safely and naturally. With 4 awards in natural bodybuilding competitions, and nearly 30 years of experience in the natural foods and supplements industry, Geoff is the real deal. And on today’s show we're chatting about… How Geoff started bodybuilding competitions at 50 years young The monumental difference between a natural whole food vegan diet and a processed vegan diet Natural bodybuilding versus traditional bodybuilding techniques A surprisingly common and overlooked culprit that may be negatively affecting guy's testosterone The benefits of adaptogens and how they relate to muscle growth, hormone production, and cortisol A protein-rich superfood weed you may never have heard of And tons more... Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/geoff-palmer-natural-bodybuilding-at-50-boosting-testosterone-the-vegan-diet/ Check out and support Geoff Palmer at https://cleanmachineonline.com/ Join The Wild Guild and get freebies on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/abeljames  Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fatburningman  Follow me on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/fatburnman  Let's be friends on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fatburningman/ And click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus

Why do diets fail more than 90% of the time? It's no secret to many of us out there. If you've ever lost weight only to pack it back on again, this show is for you. Today, we're here with Tanya Dyer, Esq., an author, speaker, business coach, and 22-year divorce lawyer. She has a lot to say about how to manage relationships these days, as well as how to stay mentally strong. On today’s show we’re chatting about: The art of self-rescue How to address your hidden weaknesses Why dieting fails 97% of the time Giving yourself permission to take a deep breath Why we need more tough love, honesty and truth And much, much more... Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/tanya-dyer-esq-art-of-self-rescue-tough-love-why-dieting-fails Check out and support Tanya Dyer, Esq at www.FearlessFocusCoaching.com/OneThing Join The Wild Guild and get freebies on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/abeljames  Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fatburningman  Follow me on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/fatburnman  Let's be friends on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fatburningman/ And click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus

When was the last time you took a luxurious breath of fresh air straight from nature? The more time we spend sitting indoors surrounded by stale air and artificial light, shackled to desks and screens, the more our health suffers. It's no wonder we're sicker than ever. Returning to the show to save the day is the breathing and natural movement OG, Erwan Le Corre. Erwan is a true wild man with a diverse background in sailing, diving, Olympic weight lifting, rock climbing, long distance triathlons, trail running, and even Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. And that's just the tip of the iceberg. Erwan's a friend and the creator of The Practice of Natural Movement, a wonderful book, a tome really, and an encyclopedia of movement, as well as the founder of MovNat, a physical competence school for the real world. And on today's show, we're talking about… Tips on reversing our thinking around natural versus artificial environments The link between movement and longevity Why health is a survival skill  How to avoid physical deficiencies and feel confident in your body Tips on developing a deep awareness of self  And tons more... Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/erwan-le-corre-natural-movement-adaptability-fitness-as-a-survival-skill/ Check out and support Erwan Le Corre at MovNat.com Join The Wild Guild and get freebies on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/abeljames Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fatburningman Follow me on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/fatburnman Let's be friends on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fatburningman/ And click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus

Are we being mind controlled? What's wrong with a sterilized culture, where speaking out against the status quo gets you shadow-banned and censored across platforms? When free speech and free expression on all sides are egregiously squashed by unelected technocratic powers with zero accountability, it's clear someone is trying to influence or control the conversation. That's why it's more important than ever to do your homework and think for yourself, especially when your health is concerned. You have to take on that responsibility. And joining us today is the perfect guest to talk through some spicy and timely topics, our friend and fellow podcaster, writer and founder of Wild Foods, Colin Stuckert. We need all the good people we can get to make it through this circus with our health and sanity intact. Colin is doing great work and I'm honored that our messages and businesses are so aligned. On this show with Colin Stuckert, where we're chatting about: The dangers of sterilizing culture What we can learn from looking to nomadic hunter-gatherer cultures Strategies for improving your mood that cost no money How to navigate difficult situations by joining together as a community How to counteract fragility through lifestyle Benefits of taking the path of most resistance  And tons more... Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/colin-stuckert-how-to-counter-fragility-take-the-path-of-most-resistance/ Check out and support Colin Stuckert at https://www.Colin.Coach and WildFoods.co Join The Wild Guild and get freebies on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/abeljames Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fatburningman Follow me on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/fatburnman Let's be friends on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fatburningman/ And click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus

What's worth more? A $20 bill or a bottle of wine? In a pinch, I've realized real world pleasures like wine can be worth more than cold hard cash. With rising food inflation and obvious issues with our supply chains, it's a good time to make sure you're stocked up on provisions for whatever life throws at you. Which is why, even if you don't drink or you're not drinking right now, having a supply of high quality biodynamic natural wines can be a worthy alternative investment. (Hey there legal eagles, this is not investment advice.) When a friend recently turned down payment in the form of money—actually a couple of crisp $20 bills, he just would not take them—but he gladly accepted our bottle of wine. And that just reinforced the notion that having a diversity of items available to barter and trade could come in mighty handy in the future that we're facing. So returning to the show today is our very good friend, Todd White. Todd is a serial entrepreneur, writer, speaker, and founder of our all-time favorite supplier of natural biodynamic and organic wines, Dry Farm Wines. After 15 years in the wine business, Todd's life is dedicated to educating and helping people make better choices about food, nutrition and how they think about consuming alcohol. We're getting into some fun and interesting topics on today's show, including: How social interaction with friends, family and the community is a nutrient that we all need Daily practices like gratitude, meditation and fitness at home How to spread love and inspire each other, especially in workplace environments Social media and fake news burnout Why it's cool to barter with gifts from the land And tons more…   Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/todd-white-biodynamic-wine-bartering-social-media-burnout Check out and support Todd White, and try Dry Farm Wines yourself and get a bottle for just 1 penny: DryFarmWines.com/wild Join The Wild Guild and get freebies on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/abeljames  Like the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fatburningman  Follow me on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/fatburnman  Let's be friends on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fatburningman/ And click here for your free Fat-Burning Kit: http://fatburningman.com/bonus