

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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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

Jan 7, 2024 • 1h 17min
Jacinte Naessens on somatids, cancer treatment, and the legacy of Gaston Naessens
Jacinte Naessens is a former teacher, community health coordinator, and acupuncturist in traditional Chinese medicine. She is the wife of the late great Gaston Naessens, the famous biologist who invented a very special instrument called the somatoscope, which allowed him to observe unstained living matter, leading to the discovery of a new living particle inside fresh blood - the somatid. In this conversation with Jacinthe we discuss:Her journey through alternative health and eastern medicineThe discovery of somatidsThe somatidian life cycle and how it relates to your healthSomatidian OrthobiologyThe 5 factors of health/illness714x, a non-toxic cancer therapy with a track record...and more!Learn more about Jacinte and her/Gaston's work at www.cerbe.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

Dec 29, 2023 • 17min
Top daily habits to integrate in 2024
As we move into 2024 we take a look back at some memorable moments with guests of the 2023 season as they answer our favorite question: "what are your non-negotiables, the daily habits you do to tend to your terrain?" Past guests highlighted:Sam & Mark BaileyMarcy CravatMike StoneEugenie KrugerAlec ZeckDr. Mari ArceEmilee SaldayaTerrain 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

Dec 21, 2023 • 1h 10min
Santa Claustrum, thoughts as food, and Monday Miracles with special guest Veronica Fannin
In what is becoming a Winter Solstice tradition, Brothers Ben and Mike invite illustrator, explorer, and dear friend Veronica Fannin back onto the show to explore alternative meanings to Christmas, celebrate the rebirth of the child within, and look ahead to 2024. In this conversation we pull excerpts from:Hacking the quantum webGod-Man: The Word Made FleshCosmic Christmas The World Has MissedLearn more about Vern and her work at earthartmagic.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

Dec 17, 2023 • 1h 33min
Reed Davis on Functional Diagnostic Nutrition, stress as the root of all evil, and avoiding metabolic chaos
Reed Davis is the founder of Functional Diagnostic Nutrition, which teaches people cutting-edge methods of evaluating functional lab results so they can heal themselves & grow robust wellness practices doing what they love. Functional Diagnostic Nutritionists believe that understanding how to gather & analyze data is one of the most important factors in achieving optimal wellness. In this conversation with Reed we discuss:How Reed's previous work allowed him to see patterns in patients' lab resultsThe D.R.E.S.S for success approach to achieving optimal healthHow stress is the REAL root causeWhy Reed actually doesn't like the phrase "root cause"How a patient/client of FDN uses testing to get resultsThe Metabolic Type DietWhat you should be eating...and more!Learn more about Reed and FDN at fdntraining.com/terrainTerrain 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

Dec 10, 2023 • 1h
Paula Baker-Laporte on EcoNests, earthen floors, and how to create the healthiest home
Paula Baker-Laporte is Founder of EcoNest Architecture and the author of Prescriptions for a Healthy Home, now in its 4th Edition. She specializes in designing homes that nurture health and well-being. In this conversation with Paula we discuss:How EcoNest came to beThe ways in which conventional construction can result in an unhealthy homeRethinking the cost of building a healthy homeVOCs and SVOCsThe three most impactful ways to create a healthier homeHow to mitigate electro-magnetic radiation in the homeEarthen floors...and more!Learn more about Paula on her website EcoNestArchitecture.com and through her books. 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