Mother Earth News and Friends shares the stories of the leaders in sustainable and rural living. We’re passionate about helping people learn more about natural health, homesteading, sustainability, and more.
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The orthodox wellness industry keeps you in purgatory with vague, overly simplistic advice or plunges you into the depths of hell with restrictive commandments that are impossible to sustain. At this point you may be tempted to pursue hedonism instead, but at the end of the day you want to feel and age your best and you know a devil-may-care attitude won’t serve you. ITS TIME TO LEAVE THE CHURCH OF WELLNESS AND GO TO HEALTH. Double-degreed functional nutritionist and holistic health coach Ai ...
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Mercury and Seafood: What You Need To Know Isn't What You Know
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Avoiding seafood due to mercury concerns? What you think you know is more damaging than what you don't know! In this episode of "Blasphemous Nutrition," Aimee delves into the scary topic of mercury exposure through seafood consumption. She breaks down the concerns around mercury and highlights the importance of understanding the interaction between…
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Dr. Sarah Ballantyne Discusses Nutrient Density and Schools Me on Vegetable Oils
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Dr. Sarah Ballantyne, PhD is a name you may know if you’ve been in the ancestral or paleo circles for any length of time. This woman is now considered straight-up blasphemous in these circles for her bold willingness to challenge her own biases and go back to the research to revisit some strongly held beliefs in the health and wellness communities.…
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Apartment Homesteading: How to Be a Homesteader in Limited Space
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Are you interested in homesteading but don't have a lot of space? This episode is for you! We'll talk to Asia Spratley from Yellow Door Urban Homestead about how to grow your own food, raise chickens and quail, and more, even if you live in an apartment. You'll learn about the best vegetables to grow in small spaces, how to design a small homestead…
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Struggling to Get Enough Protein? Listen here!
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Think you’re getting enough protein? Spoiler alert— unless you are paying close attention, you’re probably not! Despite the hype around plant-based diets and “high-protein” snacks, most people are under-eating a key nutrient that keeps them strong, sharp, and healthy as they age. In this episode, Aimee shares her favorite tips to ensure you get eno…
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In this episode, Aimee sits down with supplement expert Kate Mahoney to peel back the curtain on the messy world of supplements. Ever wondered why some products seem to do nothing, while others actually work? Kate breaks it all down, from the sneaky tactics of low-quality brands to why ingredient transparency should be your number one priority. Wit…
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Best Egg Layers: Top Hybrid & Heritage Breeds
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What makes a good egg layer? On this episode of Mother Earth News and Friends, we chat with Audra Trosper, Lead Editor of Goat Journal and Associate Editor of Backyard Poultry magazines. Learn about what to look for in the best egg layers, and how to support and nourish your layer hens through their annual cycles of laying and molting. More from Mo…
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Audio Article: Keep Chickens in Winter Gardens
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Story by Erin Snyder, read by Jessica Anderson. Prepare for next year’s growing season with help from your backyard flock. This story comes from the October/November 2024 issue of MOTHER EARTH NEWS magazine. More from Mother Earth News and Friends 🌳 Podcasts https://www.motherearthnews.com/Podcast/ 🌳 Articles https://www.motherearthnews.com/ 🌳 Stor…
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Nutrition and Your Brain Part 3: Preventing Dementia and Alzheimer's
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The current state of dementia and Alzeimer's is abysmal. The focus on eliminating amyloid plaques has led us down a blind alley, yielding paltry and questionable progress in treating this devastating condition. But what if we could change the trajectory of this disease without waiting for Big Pharma to save us? Recent research suggests that address…
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Are you prepared for extreme weather? On this episode of Mother Earth News and Friends, we chat with Ed Brotak, meteorologist and long-time contributor to Grit magazine, about how to stay safe and prepared for when the weather takes a turn. Understand your area and its weather threats, learn some severe-weather safety tips for the home, and more. M…
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In this episode of Blasphemous Nutrition, Aimee warns listeners about the destructive impact of staying incessantly connected to the news cycle, particularly during high-stress periods like elections. Drawing from her experience as a nutritionist, Aimee illustrates how anxiety over political events can derail health goals and lead to unhealthy copi…
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Raising swans isn't like raising chickens; caring for these beautiful birds comes with its own sets of unique challenges and rewards. In this episode, Chris Fritzen of Grand Swan Farm covers some essential info you'd need to know before raising swans as pets or raising swans for profit. Learn about what to feed swans, how to keep swans from flying …
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Nutrition and Your Brain: Part 2 - What to Eat to Ease Depression and Anxiety
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Ever wondered what to eat to keep your brain happy and calm? In this episode of Blasphemous Nutrition, Aimee dives deep into how specific foods can help manage depression and anxiety, breaking down the findings from groundbreaking studies like the SMILES trial, which found that a Mediterranean diet helped 31% of participants achieve remission from …
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Shogun Farms says you can definitely eat wild boar. In this episode, Pamela Fay of Shogun Farms in Florida shares with us about how they're trapping and farm-finishing invasive wild boars and selling them as high-quality foods to a variety of restaurants -- a win for both culinary endeavors and sustainable efforts to minimize food waste and curb de…
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Nutrition and Your Brain: Part 1 - Diet and Mental Health
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Could what you eat be messing with your mind? In this episode, Aimee dives deep into how nutrition affects mental well-being, revealing the hidden connections between what’s on your plate and what’s on your mind. She highlights how hydration, blood sugar balance, and anti-inflammatory foods play critical roles in brain health. Aimee also discusses …
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How Dehydration Hijacks Your Health: Symptoms to Watch For and Hydration Tips to Keep You At Your Best
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Could dehydration be the root cause of you feeling old, tired, and less than your best? In this episode, Aimee uncovers the subtle signs of dehydration that often fly under the radar. We dive into why hydration isn’t just about drinking water—it's about balancing electrolytes too. Aimee shares how to determine exactly how much water your body needs…
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Best Vegetables for Canning, Dehydrating, and More
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What can you do with all the abundance that comes out of your garden? In this episode, Bevin Cohen of Small House Farm joins us to discuss his new book, The Heritage Pantry, and all the ways you can preserve your harvest, including best vegetables for canning, how to can fruits and vegetables, canning equipment, and more. More from Mother Earth New…
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Hidden Causes of Chronic Joint Pain: Discover the Unexpected Triggers that Debilitate You
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Are you tired of living with chronic joint pain and searching for real solutions? In this eye-opening episode, Aimee reveals the often-overlooked root causes of joint discomfort and offer practical tips to help you reduce or resolve your chronic pain. Discover how specific dietary changes can significantly reduce your joint pain and improve your ov…
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Story by Marissa Ames, read by Kenny Coogan. Who knew that chickens were so good at raising ducklings? This story comes from the January/February 2024 issue of Grit magazine. For more resources, view this podcast https://BackyardPoultry.IAmCountryside.com/Eggs-Meat/Can-Chickens-Hatch-Ducks/ More from Mother Earth News and Friends 🌳 Podcasts https:/…
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Heritage Breed Update with the Livestock Conservancy
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In this episode, Jeannette Beranger of The Livestock Conservancy joins us for our annual heritage breed update. Jeannette shares more about the importance of breed conservation, a deep dive of the Livestock Conservancy list, and we discuss rare chicken breed and duck breed updates. More from Mother Earth News and Friends 🌳 Podcasts https://www.moth…
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Stressed out and feeling like it's taking a toll on more than just your mood? You aren't wrong! In this episode of Blasphemous Nutrition, you'll find out how being stressed all the time messes with your sugar control, and may even hike up your risk of diabetes. It's a two-way street where stress affects blood sugar, and erratic blood sugar can ramp…
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Prevent Health Setbacks and Weight Gain From Summer Traveling
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Ever returned from a trip feeling bloated, sluggish, or heavier than when you left? In this episode of Blasphemous Nutrition, Aimee, our unapologetically candid host and double-degreed nutritionist, dives deep into practical strategies to prevent weight gain and health setbacks while traveling. Whether you're jet-setting across the globe, road-trip…
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At one point, there were only 22 California condors left in the world. But, things are changing for the better. In this episode, Chris Parish of The Peregrine Fund shares about the work being done to reintroduce growing condor populations to the wild and how people are creating positive change in hunting and animal-management practices to reduce le…
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The Importance of Nutrition on Overall Health as We Age with Tina Stinson
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Episode Summary: Ever wondered how the food you eat and the lifestyle you lead impact your health, especially as you age? Join Aimee, a double-degreed nutritionist with 20 years of experience, as she dives deep into this topic on the Soul Aligned Self Care Podcast with host Tina Stinson. In this episode, Aimee shares her journey from vegetarianism …
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Do Pigeons Make Good Pets? An Interview with the National Pigeon Association
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Do pigeons make good pets? For thousands of years, pigeons have been companions to humans, and today, many people raise them and show them off in shows around the world. In this episode, John DeCarlo and Tim Heidrich of the National Pigeon Association discuss raising pigeons, why keep pigeons, building a pigeon loft, what do you feed pigeons, and m…
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I'm Doing Everything Right and Not Losing Weight! Hints on What is Holding You Back.
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Ever feel like you're doing everything right but the scale just won't budge? It's time to uncover the hidden saboteurs of weight loss! Join Aimee on this eye-opening episode of Blasphemous Nutrition as she dives into reasons why your weight loss efforts may be falling flat. Prepare to be enlightened as Aimee dives deeper into the obvious, but also …
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How to Customize Intermittent Fasting to Lose Weight and Lower Blood Sugar with Marty Kendall
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In this engaging episode, Marty Kendall discusses the revolutionary concept of Data Driven Fasting (DDF) and how it offers a personalized approach to determining when and what to eat. By utilizing glucose levels as a real-time fuel gauge, DDF guides individuals towards nourishing their bodies in a way that optimizes metabolic health and weight mana…
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Whether you’re caring for livestock yourself or want to be a more informed consumer, you can learn about how antibiotics use plays a role in raising animals – and how antibiotics resistance can pose a challenge for animal and human health. In this episode, Steven Roach of Food Animal Concerns Trust (FACT) answers some of the big questions when it c…
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Nutrient Density: The Future of Nutrition is Being Birthed As We Speak!
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Are you catching wind of the nutrition revolution that is rumbling at our feet? In this episode of "Blasphemous Nutrition," Aimee delves into the evolving conversation around nutrition, highlighting key players such as Sarah Ballantyne, Marty Kendall, Stacy Sims and Andreas Eenfeldt in the evolution of nutrition from restriction to an inclusionary …
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Story by Erin Snyder, read by Kenny Coogan. Learn how to put your web-footed friends to work in the garden while keeping your crops safe. This story comes from the June/July 2024 issue of MOTHER EARTH NEWS magazine. More from Mother Earth News and Friends 🌳 Podcasts https://www.motherearthnews.com/Podcast/ 🌳 Articles https://www.motherearthnews.com…
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The BMI is Bullshit - Here's What to Use Instead!
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Episode Summary: In this episode of Blasphemous Nutrition, Aimee delves into the limitations and shortcomings of the Body Mass Index (BMI) as a tool for assessing health risks. She highlights the historical context of the BMI, its drawbacks when applied to individuals, and offers alternative methods for evaluating health, emphasizing the need for m…
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You have a backyard flock – with an abundance of eggs. What can you do to make the most of them? For some, you may be able to sell them to family and friends. In this episode, Queren King-Orozco shares how to sell eggs as a home business, including selling chicken eggs requirements and best practices, marketing strategies, counting costs and income…
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Overcoming Perfectionism and Harnessing ADHD to Build Lasting Habits with Robyn Shaw
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Join us on this empowering episode as Aimee welcomes Robyn Shaw, who opens up about her transformative journey from the grips of perfectionism in fitness and nutrition to a place of greater balance and self-compassion. Delving into her personal battles with body dysmorphia, Robyn illuminates the pivotal moments that led her to take the reins of her…
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Avoiding Food Boredom and Meal Planning Fatigue
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Ever find yourself staring at the contents of your fridge and feeling completely uninspired? In this episode of Blasphemous Nutrition, we tackle the common struggle of food boredom. Join Aimee as she delves into the monotony of meal planning and offers creative solutions to keep your taste buds excited and your meals interesting. Aimee knows firsth…
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Looking for some tips for your next gardening project? In this episode, Alyssa Warner, Audra Trosper, and Ana Skemp discuss their garden layouts, gardening goals, challenges in the garden, and tips for what works for them (and what doesn’t) when cultivating their plants. We hope it inspires you to try some new things in your garden! More from Mothe…
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It's the rant that started it all! Today Aimee shares a spontaneous rant she posted on social media in 2018, passionately addressing the shame and stigma surrounding weight loss for women, challenging the notion that body positivity and weight loss are mutually exclusive and urging listeners to let go of shame and embrace their desires. She also di…
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