Terrain Theory

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

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

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

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

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

Sammy Ray is an award-winning Wisconsin-based professional musician who suffered from a variety of health challenges throughout much of her life, from bi-polar depression and anxiety to Crohn's, IBS(C), hypothyroidism, and P.O.T.S. In this conversation with Sammy we discuss:The gradual stacking of disease diagnosis upon disease diagnosisThe ever-increasing prescription medicationsHow she discovered the Terrain Model and began applying itThe diet she credits for much of her healingHer unique 80/20 rule to eating...and more!Learn more about Sammy at her websites sammray.com and rawkstarz.comIf 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

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:Takeaways from the movie RockersBeing 2+ months off of caffeineCollaborating with waterNot taking things personallyThe Mammals newest song "Unpopular Ideas"Sarah Lee Guthrie's song "Pieces of the Puzzle"Integrating enemas...and more.Check out The Mammals at themammals.love and check out Sarah Lee Guthrie at sarahleeguthrie.love.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

Yoshua Greenfield is an author and teacher with a passion for mindful eating, barefoot living, and using music as medicine. He is the former host of the cooking show Brothers Green which amassed millions of subscribers on YouTube and eventually aired on MTV. In this conversation with Yoshua we discuss:His journey in the limelight and eventual disillusionment with "food porn"How to apply mindful eating and cooking to your lifeEating in silenceHis explorations into BreatharianismWhy he goes barefoot as much as possibleLearn more about Yoshua on his website youenjoylife.us and follow him 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.net.Music by Chris Merenda

Lisa Strbac is a certified homeopath and health coach. She wrote the bestselling book The Homeopath in your Hand and hosts the Raw Health Rebel Podcast. In our conversation with Lisa we discuss:The near-miraculous healing story that turned her onto homeopathyWhat would happen if everyone owned a homeopathy kitHow to use The Homeopath in your HandWhat COVID did for homeopathySome of her most memorable homeopathy healing stories...and more.Learn more about Lisa at lisastrbac.com and follow her 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.net.Music by Chris Merenda

Amandha Vollmer is an eclectic practitioner of over 20 years, trained in Naturopathic Medicine & Veterinary Homeopathy. She creates all-natural remedies with the wisdom of nature and wrote the book Healing with DMSO.In our conversation with Amandha we discuss:Her thoughts on America's state of the unionHealing with Terahertz frequenciesBorax protocolUrine therapy uses, myths, and historyHow she would approach a cancer diagnosis...and more.Learn more about Amandha at Yummy.Doctor and on Substack.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