

Terrain Theory
Ben
Terrain Theory is hosted by Ben Hardy and Mike Merenda, two childhood friends on a journey to tear down the old fear-based germ theory paradigm and usher in a better, brighter approach to health and wellness. Discover interviews with guests from the alternative medicine space and find inspiration in real-life stories of Terrain Transformations. Reclaim agency and discover methods both old and new to improve and optimize your health and your terrain. You are your primary healthcare provider.
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May 7, 2022 • 48min
Dr. Suzy Harris on frequency medicine, injection injuries, and advocating for health choice
Dr. Suzy Harris is an applied kinesiology chiropractor of over 21 years. She’s also a part of the leadership for Vermont Stands Up, a non profit organization activating groups on the local level to participate in the democratic process, preserve our freedoms, and prevent government overreach.In this conversation with Suzy we discuss:Energy and frequency medicineHow applied kinesiology and nutrition response testing workVermont Stands Up – who are they and what do they do?The injuries from the experimental injections she has seen in her practiceHow informed consent is not happeningLearn more about Dr. Suzy at cedarwoodnaturalhealthcenter.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.netMusic by Chris Merenda

May 1, 2022 • 56min
Dr. Bradley Campbell on holistic medicine, getting deplatformed, and being the hero of your own journey
Dr. Bradley Campbell is a holistic physician based in Chicago and founder of The Health Assurance Movement, a non-profit dedicated to "Robin-Hooding" healthcare back to the masses. In this conversation with Bradley we discuss:What makes the holistic approach uniqueThe importance of being the hero of your own journeyHow turning laypeople into community healers may be the answer to our broken systemThe widespread censorship of doctors Germ theory vs. terrain theoryThe power of going into natureThe importance of Vitamin F(un)!Learn more about Dr. Campbell at drbradleycampbell.com, healthassurancemovement.org, and follow him on Instagram at @dr.bradleycambell.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

Apr 24, 2022 • 1h 3min
Terrain Transformation: Craig Santiago
When the world turned upside down two years ago, Craig Santiago made a commitment to himself and his health. He doubled down on his time in nature and is now on 400+ consecutive days of hiking in the Catskill Mountains of New York – anywhere from 8 to 24 miles a day. He’s in the best shape of his life and came on the podcast to share the details of his Terrain Transformation.To learn more about Craig and his music, go to www.craigsantiago.com (website coming soon).If you have a Terrain Transformation story you would like to share, email us at ben@terraintheory.net.Terrain Theory episodes are not to be taken as medical advice. You are your own primary healthcare provider.Learn more at www.terraintheory.netMusic by Chris Merenda

Apr 17, 2022 • 59min
Dr. Kristin Renner on treating the whole person, the magic of homeopathy, and Lyme as teacher
Dr. Kristin Renner is a naturopathic doctor with a practice in Montpelier, VT and a reputation for successfully treating patients with Lyme Disease. Her journey into naturopathic medicine began when her mom's battle with an aggressive melanoma exposed her to the dysfunction of a traditional treatment approach. In this conversation with Dr. Renner we discuss:The process by which a person earns a naturopathic degreeThe difference between naturopathic and allopathic approaches to treating a patientBiology vs biographyHow exactly homeopathy worksLyme Disease and how the state of one's terrain can dictate outcomesLearn more about Dr. Renner at www.avenavt.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.netMusic by Chris Merenda

Apr 10, 2022 • 1h 5min
Dr. Tom Cowan on the delusion of virology, cults, and why words matter.
Dr. Tom Cowan a world renowned figure in alternative medicine and one of the leading voices speaking out against the mainstream medical narrative. He is a founding board member and vice president of the Weston A. Price Foundation and author of numerous books including "Contagion Myth", "Cancer and the New Biology of Water", "Breaking the Spell" and more.In this conversation with Tom we discuss:Defining "health" and the importance of wordsWhy anyone on a prescription medication is not "healthy"The fundamental problem with virology...and the whole healthcare systemHow delusion is the real diseaseWhy Tom always listens to his angelTalking to trees...and more!You can learn more about Tom at drtomcowan.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.netMusic by Chris Merenda

Apr 4, 2022 • 1h 31min
Mike's Return: Staying healthy on tour, 5G Jedi defense & the world's safest buffet
With Mike BACK from his work/play family trip to Florida, the two hosts talk strategies for staying healthy on the road, which includes Mike's unorthodox protection method against EMF.In this episode, Ben & Mike cover:Being a musician in the times of COVIDMike's new-found approach to staying healthy while touringWhat is Florida REALLY like these days?Why you always read the fine print in the contractThe peculiar case of the 8-foot open-air buffetTerrain Theory episodes are not to be taken as medical advice. You are your own primary healthcare provider.Learn more at www.terraintheory.netMusic by Chris Merenda

Mar 26, 2022 • 28min
Terrain Transformation: Bethany Gadbois
When a health scare gave Bethany a wake up call, she turned to Ayurvedic Medicine & yoga to transform her terrain and usher in a new era of health, energy and even fertility.Learn more about Bethany at BethanyJewellYoga.com.If you have a Terrain Transformation story you would like to share, email us at ben@terraintheory.net.Terrain Theory episodes are not to be taken as medical advice. You are your own primary healthcare provider.Learn more at www.terraintheory.netMusic by Chris Merenda

Mar 21, 2022 • 55min
Danny Parrott on Herbalism, censorship, and breaking free of fear
Danny Parrott (aka The People's Herbalist aka Shadow Ban Dan) is an herbalist and a promoter of social & herbal sciences for emotional and physical wellness. He is founder of Parrott Beverages and Movers Elixirs and a passionate devotee to the science of plant and fungal medicine.In this conversation with Danny we discuss:The tragedy that got him into herbalism and plant medicineThe one plant that blows his mindWhy "normal" is "crazy"...and what to do about itBattling misinformation around herbalismBeach's 5 key concepts of healingYou can learn more about Danny at @thepeoplesherbalist, Parrott Beverages, and Movers Elixirs. Terrain Theory episodes are not to be taken as medical advice. You are your own primary healthcare provider.Learn more at www.terraintheory.netMusic by Chris Merenda

Mar 13, 2022 • 1h 7min
Cris Alvarez on Transcendental Meditation for greater health, focus, and resiliency
Cris Alvarez is a dear old friend of ours and a devout transcendental meditator. After hearing him describe TM as "life changing" numerous times, Mike and Ben brought Cris on to discuss his journey from the tumultuous surface waters of the mind into the calm, cool deep where TM takes you.In this conversation with Cris we discuss:His life before TM and the serendipitous move that took him to Fairfield, Iowa, the veritable Mecca of Transcendental MeditationThe details of his 4-day "intro" to TMHow TM has improved his lifeHow TM works whether you believe in it or notThe infamous woodstove storyYou can learn more about Transcendental Meditation at www.tm.org.Terrain Theory episodes are not to be taken as medical advice. You are your own primary healthcare provider.Learn more at www.terraintheory.netMusic by Chris Merenda

Mar 8, 2022 • 1h 3min
Kelly Crine on dysfunction in healthcare, trauma as a root cause, and community healing
Kelly Crine is an occupational therapist and a co-founder of The Sovereigns Collective, a private, faith-based community health center based in Chatham, NY, which provides wellness support, health education, and community events. She is a natural health enthusiast and a homeopathy student/practitioner.In this conversation with Kelly we discuss:Her experience in allopathic medicine and how she came to see it as dysfunctionalLosing her job due to mandatesTrauma's role in chronic painThe challenges of reforming the current healthcare systemHer newest initiative, The Sovereigns CollectiveReclaiming the word "faith"You can learn more about Kelly and The Sovereigns Collective at www.thesovereignscollective.com.Terrain Theory episodes are not to be taken as medical advice. You are your own primary healthcare provider.Learn more at www.terraintheory.netMusic by Chris Merenda