

Terrain Theory
Ben
Terrain Theory is hosted by childhood friends Ben Hardy and Mike Merenda, two seekers on a mission to dismantle the fear-based germ-theory paradigm and illuminate how the body’s terrain—its environment, balance, and intelligence—shapes true wellness. Through insightful conversations with pioneering guests, we reveal how nature’s intelligence, ancient wisdom, and modern science converge in the art of true health and healing. Every episode invites you to reclaim your agency, recognize that you are your primary healthcare provider, and transform your own terrain into a sanctuary of resilience and vitality.
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Aug 6, 2023 • 2h 6min
Peter & Pete on EZ water, what air REALLY is, and why they believe the Earth is flat
Peter & Pete are citizen scientists with a YouTube channel devoted to challenging many of science's assertions, from the molecular make-up of water to the composition of the very air we breathe in and out every day. In this follow-up conversation with Peter & Pete we discuss:The problems with EZ ("exclusion zone") waterHow a water-powered car REALLY worksWhy water does NOT get split into hydrogen and oxygenHow our understanding of AIR is wrongThe problem with an "oxygen" meterThe most compelling evidence to support a "flat earth"...and more!Learn more about Peter & Pete on their YouTube Channel and download their PDF 100 Reasons Water is Not H2O.Terrain Theory episodes are not to be taken as medical advice. You are your own primary healthcare provider.If you have a Terrain Transformation story you would like to share, email us at ben@terraintheory.net.Learn more at www.terraintheory.netMusic by Chris Merenda

Jul 30, 2023 • 1h 22min
Dr. Covel McDermot & Jody Davey on restoring vision, "protein" myths, and glyphosate detox
Dr. Covel McDermot is a plant and soil scientist, an urban ecologist, a sea moss advocate and the founder of The Pineal Room, an ecological-cosmological system that aims to activate the infinite healing light of the spirit-mind-body using natural organic products, eco-therapeutic & eco-spiritual practices. Jody Davey is an Holistic Lifestyle Coach who uses herbs and plant foods to help clients achieve optimal health.In this conversation with Covel and Jody we discuss:How Jody reversed a degenerative vision condition using plants and detoxingThe myth of "protein" consumptionThe reasons for going meatlessGlyphosate is a bioweaponHow Jody guides clients to make better nutrition choices...and more!Learn more about Jody on Facebook and at her linktree. Learn more about Dr. Covel McDermot at thepinealroom.com and on Instagram.Terrain Theory episodes are not to be taken as medical advice. You are your own primary healthcare provider.If you have a Terrain Transformation story you would like to share, email us at ben@terraintheory.net.Learn more at www.terraintheory.netMusic by Chris Merenda

Jul 23, 2023 • 1h 27min
Wellness Check #5: Battling leviathans, healing from within & without, and finding the bars of the cage
Co-hosts Ben & Mike check in with their respective primary healthcare providers with updates on their physical, emotional, spiritual wellness, latest terrain integrations, existential threats, and more. Specifically, they discuss:Brother Mike going up against the Big Brother MachineThe state of their electroculture-fueled gardensThe virtues of naked gardeningFloods, forest fires & no more natural weatherThe intricacies of claiming sovereigntyHow Ben healed a year-long condition using a terrain approach...and more.Terrain Theory episodes are not to be taken as medical advice. You are your own primary healthcare provider.If you have a Terrain Transformation story you would like to share, email us at ben@terraintheory.net.Learn more at www.terraintheory.netMusic by Chris Merenda

Jul 16, 2023 • 2h 17min
Peter & Pete on why water is not H2O, what we really exhale, and science's lack of proof
Peter & Pete are citizen scientists with a YouTube channel devoted to challenging many of science's assertions, from the molecular make-up of water to the composition of the very air we breathe in and out every day. In this conversation with Peter & Pete we discuss:The fundamental problems with science and human knowledgeHow they came to challenge the "proof" that water is two parts hydrogen and one part oxygenWhat water REALLY isTheir opinion on the periodic table of elementsWhy they won't use the word "atmosphere"How they proved water does NOT conduct electricity...and more!Learn more about Peter & Pete on their YouTube Channel and download their PDF 100 Reasons Water is Not H2O.Terrain Theory episodes are not to be taken as medical advice. You are your own primary healthcare provider.If you have a Terrain Transformation story you would like to share, email us at ben@terraintheory.net.Learn more at www.terraintheory.netMusic by Chris Merenda

Jul 2, 2023 • 1h 45min
PorcFest 2023: RFK Jr. on NH seceding, Etienne de la Boetie's laboratory for liberty, and the hills we die on
Co-hosts Ben and Mike invite friend and brother Tim Storrs into the studio to reflect on three highlight moments from their recent shared experience attending the Porcupine Freedom Festival – aka PorcFest – in Lancaster, NH. The three moments they look back on are:RFK Jr. responding to a question about New Hampshire seceding from the UnionEtienne de la Boetie2 outlining his plan to turn New Hampshire into a “laboratory for liberty”Singer/songwriter Brendan Daniel performing “The Hills We Die On”Learn more about PorcFest on their website. Learn more about Etienne de la Boetie2 at his website.Terrain Theory episodes are not to be taken as medical advice. You are your own primary healthcare provider.If you have a Terrain Transformation story you would like to share, email us at ben@terraintheory.net.Learn more at www.terraintheory.netMusic by Chris Merenda

Jun 25, 2023 • 2h 23min
Ian Duncan on Qi healing, the Daoist path of non-action, and alignment with The Pattern
Ian Duncan is an ordained Daoist priest, founder of the Northern Dipper Temple and Complete Reality Dao, and a dear old friend of ours. In this conversation with Ian we discuss:How a serious health issue turned him to Daoism and its healing artsWhy the unobstructed flow of qi is essential to staying healthyThe role that ghosts and possession may play in illnessAgency, free will, and the PatternWhat you are doing when you practice tai chiYou can learn more about Ian at completerealitydao.org.Terrain Theory episodes are not to be taken as medical advice. You are your own primary healthcare provider.If you have a Terrain Transformation story you would like to share, email us at ben@terraintheory.net.Learn more at www.terraintheory.netMusic by Chris Merenda

Jun 18, 2023 • 1h 51min
Melissa Gibson on endocannabinoids, homeostasis, and how hemp solves for everything
Melissa Gibson is a USA 50 + Snowboarding Champion and founder of hemp&humanity, a company dedicated to unleashing the boundless, endless potential of the hemp plant. In this conversation with Melissa we discuss:How she used hemp to heal from multiple health conditionsHow the endocannabinoid system works to help the body achieve homeostasisThe 2023 Farm Bill and how it affects hempWhy hemp seeds should be a part of your dietThe Entourage EffectYou can learn more about Melissa at hempandhumanity.com or follow her work on Instagram.Terrain Theory episodes are not to be taken as medical advice. You are your own primary healthcare provider.If you have a Terrain Transformation story you would like to share, email us at ben@terraintheory.net.Learn more at www.terraintheory.netMusic by Chris Merenda

Jun 11, 2023 • 2h 24min
John Joseph on discipline, PMA, and nurturing the spirit soul
John Joseph McGowan is a musician, author, motivational speaker, and founder of John Joseph Discipline. He is the lead singer of Bloodclot, the former lead singer of Cro-Mags, a 13x Iron Man competitor, a discipline coach, and a proponent of PMA (positive mental attitude).In this conversation with John we discuss:His remarkable journey of abuse, addiction, prison, the Navy, music & moreWhy he had to learn discipline in prisonHow his relationship with H.R. of Bad Brains shaped who he is todayNurturing the spirit soulWhy he doesn’t eat meatKali Yuga and the age of quarrel and hypocrisyYou can learn more about John Joseph at johnjosephdiscipline.com or follow him on Instagram. Learn about the Vedic Teachings.Terrain Theory episodes are not to be taken as medical advice. You are your own primary healthcare provider.If you have a Terrain Transformation story you would like to share, email us at ben@terraintheory.net.Learn more at www.terraintheory.netMusic by Chris Merenda

Jun 4, 2023 • 1h 19min
Alec Zeck on dissolving illusions, voluntaryism, and the end of allopathy
Alec Zeck is a former Army Captain and West Point graduate. He is the founder of The Way Forward and the former Executive Director of Health Freedom for Humanity. In this conversation with Alec we discuss:Why true health starts with dissolving illusionsWhat a voluntaryist society might look likeThe challenge of building parallel structuresThe problem with "health freedom"The End of CovidLearn more about Alec at TheWayFwrd and be sure sign up for The End of Covid, launching June 20.Terrain Theory episodes are not to be taken as medical advice. You are your own primary healthcare provider.If you have a Terrain Transformation story you would like to share, email us at ben@terraintheory.net.Learn more at www.terraintheory.netMusic by Chris Merenda

May 28, 2023 • 1h 34min
Matt Roeske on the scarcity myth, the truth about mercury, and why society is getting sicker
Matt Roeske is the co-founder of Cultivate Elevate and a passionate researcher of old world knowledge and technology. He is an evangelist for electroculture, a technique that harnesses atmospheric energy to stimulate and increase plant growth.In our conversation with Matt we discuss:The main reasons society is getting sicker – and what to do about itThree things we're told are scarce – but are actually abundantWhy there's more to mercury than the scare tacticsEssential components of an ideal, healthy homeThe healing potential of freshwater pearl and dragon's blood...and more.Learn more about Matt at CultivateElevate.com.Terrain Theory episodes are not to be taken as medical advice. You are your own primary healthcare provider.If you have a Terrain Transformation story you would like to share, email us at ben@terraintheory.net.Learn more at www.terraintheory.net.Music by Chris Merenda


