
Terrain Theory
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.
Latest episodes

Mar 17, 2024 • 1h 12min
Kristen Nagle on countering fear, facing charges, and raising Nature's children
Kristen Nagle is a former neo-natal nurse from London, Canada who was fired from her job and charged with violating pandemic lockdown laws. She helped organize Canadian Frontline Nurses and currently helps educate and inspire others to trust their bodies and stand in their own power. In this conversation with Kristen we discuss:How a neo-natal nurse became a prominent voice for freedomThe charges brought against her under the Reopening of Ontario ActHer experience following and supporting the trucker convoy across CanadaHow faith fits into her lifeHomeschooling and raising Nature's children...and more!Learn more about Kristen on her website and Instagram and help support her through GiveSendGo.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

Mar 8, 2024 • 2h 1min
Alec Zeck on water fasting to heal your mind, body & spirit
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:The circumstances that led Alec to do a 17-day water fastSetting oneself up for success during a water fastDealing with hunger and cravingsThe low energy mythHow water fasting impacts emotional & spiritual wellnessNavigating the misinformation...and more!Learn more about Alec and his work at TheWayFwrd.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

Mar 3, 2024 • 1h 31min
Yolande Norris-Clark on blissful birth, unnecessary ultrasounds, and self-responsibility
Yolande Norris-Clark is a Birth Liberationist, a Freebirth Pioneer, and co-founder of The Radical Birth-Keeper School. She is author of the recent book Portal: The Art of Choosing Orgasmic, Pain-Free, Blissful Birth. In this conversation with Yolande we discuss:Her journey into the sovereignty and free birth spacesHow her upbringing shaped her worldviewThe dangers of ultrasoundsWhat a free birth looks like for Yolande (who just gave birth to her 10th child)How to have a blissful birthThe key to staying healthyYou can learn more about Yolande on her website or by following her on Instagarm. You can purchase her book here. 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

Feb 25, 2024 • 1h 57min
Nick Franks on radionics, vibrational medicine, and black magic attacks
Nick Franks is a radionics practitioner based in the UK and author of 21st Century Radionics: New Horizons in Vibrational Medicine. In this conversation with Nick we discuss:How radionics works to heal people remotelyThe tools that a radionics practitioner usesWhat a typical radionics session looks likeThe origins of radionicsQuantum physics and using radionics to change one's realityProtecting from black magic attacks...and more!Learn more about Nick's work and radionics at his website or order his book.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

Feb 18, 2024 • 1h 39min
Adam and Josh Bigelsen on holographic blood, root cause, and the importance of joy
Adam and Josh Bigelsen are the sons of Harvey Bigelsen, M.D., a founding board member of the American Holistic Medical Association and co-author of the Arizona Homeopathic Medical Practice Act. Adam and Josh help run the Bigelsen Academy, an organization devoted to carrying on their father's work and legacy through Terrain education opportunities, courses on the Bigelsen Method, and Holographic Blood Consultations. In this conversation with Adam and Josh we discuss:The work being done at the Bigelsen AcademyThe life and legacy of Harvey BigelsenHow the answer is in the bloodThe magic of the hologramThe root cause of illness...and more!Learn more about Adam and Josh's work at bigelsenacademy.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

Feb 11, 2024 • 1h 12min
Julia Lupine on electrosensitivity, non-native EMF, and the canaries in the coalmine
Julia Lupine is an electrosensitive human and author of Under a Rock: An Electrosensitive Survival Guide. In this conversation with Julia we discuss:The nature of electrosensitivityHow she came to be electrosensitiveThe event that accelerated her conditionThe drastic measures she has taken to deal with symptoms and get healthyThe fallacy of "safe" nn-EMFs and wireless radiationHow to determine if you are electrosensitive...and more!Learn more about Julia and her story by purchasing her book.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

Feb 4, 2024 • 1h 22min
Dr. Rob Williams on cold therapy, hormetic stress, and building psychological resilience
Dr. Rob Williams the co-founder of Peak Flow, a breath organization that uses a holistic approach to respiratory training and peak performance. Dr. Williams is a certified Level 2 Wim Hof Method instructor, Buteyko Institute breath coach and an Oxygen Advantage (OA) instructor.This conversations begins with an interactive cold exposure activity. It requires a large bowl filled with water and ice. Feel free to join in and follow along! Additionally, we discuss:The powerful benefits of cold therapyHormesis and psychological resilienceUsing the cold as a diagnosticHow to use the breath in the coldContraindicationsInexpensive ways to get started with cold therapy...and more!Learn more about Dr. Williams at thepeakflow.com and download their NEW app today.Use code DRROBCHILL to save 15% on a Submerge ice bath at submergeicebaths.com.Additional resources: Learn about altered brown fat thermoregulation and enhanced cold-induced thermogensesis.The Effect of Extreme Cold on Complete Blood Count and Biochemical Indicators: A Case StudyThe positive effects of combined breathing techniques and cold exposure on perceived stress: a randomised trialTerrain 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

Jan 28, 2024 • 1h 20min
Dmitri Leonov on Taopatch and fusing acupuncture, light therapy, and nanotechnology
Dmitri Leonov is Co-Founder of Taopatch USA, a company that has combined the wisdom of eastern acu-pressure with light therapy and the latest in nanotechnology. In this conversation with Dmitri we discuss:How Taopatch worksThe remarkable healing stories of people using TaopatchProfessional athletes and celebrities using TaopatchThe science behind the productApplying Taopatch for emotional well-being and pain reliefHow to use Taopatch ...and more!Learn more about Taopatch at taopatch.co. Use discount code TERRAINTHEORY to take 5% off your first purchase.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

Jan 21, 2024 • 1h 22min
Edit B. Kiss on karma healing, ancestral trauma, and an alternative view on addiction
Edit B. Kiss is a holistic mentor, professionally trained Reiki master, Sekhem healer, and Karma yogi practitioner. She facilitates workshops and 1-on-1 sessions to help clients release emotional baggage, address ancestral trauma and defects, and raise their vibration to help them reach their full potential. In this conversation with Edit we discuss:The nature of her workHow she fell into this professionHow she defines karma...and why you might need to heal yoursThe deal with ancestral trauma and how to address itHer view of reincarnation and how you get off the wheelWhy "entities" may be causing your bad habits, depression and addictions...and more!Learn more about Edit at her website editbkiss.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

Jan 14, 2024 • 1h 30min
Antony Sammeroff on terrain therapy, listening to understand, and finding the right therapist
Antony Sammeroff is a therapist and coach who facilitates the growth, healing and professional development of fellow freedom-lovers. He is also a longtime libertarian theorist and author of the book Universal Basic Income: For and Against. In this conversation with Antony we discuss:What types of people benefit most from therapyWhy you want a Tidy Filing Cabinet upstairsThe different approaches to therapy...and which Antony prefersHow to apply therapist skills to your life and relationshipsWho has the authority – the therapist or the patient?...and more!Learn more about Antony at 7PharmaMyths.com and BeYourselfAndLoveIt.comTerrain 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