Best Nutritious Movement Podcasts (2024)

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Lisa Held: Walmart, Walanthropy, And The Food System 1:08:00

3h ago1:08:00

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#181: Investigative food systems journalist Lisa Held sits down with Dave to share her thinking and expand upon her findings in creating the deep dive series published in Civil Eats, "Walanthropy: Walmart and the Waltons Wield Unprecedented Influence Over Food, Policy, and the Planet." Lisa Held is a senior staff reporter and editor for Civil Eats,…

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S3 Ep8: Karen O’Donoghue – my lifelong journey to a Happy Tummy 1:09:07

7h ago1:09:07

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Cork-born Karen O'Donoghue is a woman with a mission: to improve people's gut health through the bread she bakes at The Happy Tummy Co. in Westport, Co Mayo. Her baked goods are the culmination of a long and sometimes painful journey involving the loss of her mother to cancer, years spent suffering through poor mental and physical health, and ultim…

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JM Fortier Interviews Dave Chapman 1:54:25

1h ago1:54:25

1:54:25

#180: In our first-ever podcast swap, we are sharing the interview that kicked off JM Fortier's pilot season of The Market Gardener Podcast. JM invited our co-director Dave Chapman to visit him in-person in Quebec, for a lengthy deep dive into the origins of Real Organic Project and why this work is needed more now than ever. Is this work about foo…

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Ep 160: Hiking Mailbag 1:02:03

2h ago1:02:03

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Following on from our Hiking Poles episode, biomechanist Katy Bowman and biologist Jeannette Loram answer all your other questions about hiking. Katy and Jeannette discuss how to prepare for hiking, walking with a backpack, hiking gear and clothing and how to manage fatigue or pain. They flesh out the functional movements involved in hiking, why do…

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Glenn Elzinga Pt 2: Raising Better, More Nutritious Beef 51:36

2d ago51:36

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#179: Glenn Elzinga and Dave continue their discussion about raising truly healthy cattle that yield nutrient-dense beef. By following the innate, time-honored rhythm of the birthing cycle and offering the herd a wide variety of plant species to graze instead of pushing for rapid weight gain, Alderspring Ranch is able to stave off illness and incre…

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S3 Ep7: Sally Barnes - Ireland’s ‘Wild Salmon Warrior’ 1:07:38

4d ago1:07:38

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Sally Barnes is both a force of nature and a champion for it. One of Ireland’s most iconic artisan food producers, Sally runs the last smokehouse in Ireland that deals exclusively with Ireland’s diminishing stock of wild fish. Sally started out by smoking fish in a tea chest in the early 1980s as a way of preserving unexpected gluts, and in the yea…

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Mwatima Juma: Chemical Companies Pressure Farmers In Africa 1:03:18

9d ago1:03:18

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#178: Mwatima Juma joins Dave to discuss the powerful influence chemical companies have over African farming practices and the way agricultural policies are shaped across the continent. As support for transitioning acreage to organic grows in Europe and India, multinationals see Africa as a must-win market for selling their amendments. Dr. Mwatima …

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Ep 159: To Hiking Pole or Not to Hiking Pole 45:55

10d ago45:55

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To Hiking pole, or not to hiking pole, is the question that biomechanist Katy Bowman and biologist Jeannette Loram address in this episode. The use of poles has become a hotly debated topic among hikers and Katy and Jeannette dive in to help explore the issue. They discuss how poles are used in fitness and hiking scenarios, as well as their potenti…

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Arnie and Ron Koss: Changing Organic From The Inside Out 1:32:35

16d ago1:32:35

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#177: Twin brothers Ron and Arnie Koss talk about their experience founding Earth's Best Baby Foods in 1985 with the hopes of impacting real, positive change in the marketplace by inspiring Big Food to also meet the growing demand for organic baby food. They also pose lots of questions about the Real Organic Project to their Vermont peer and ROP co…

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VITALITY VIBES: THE GAPS LIFESTYLE - EPISODE 3 1:01:59

29d ago1:01:59

1:01:59

Welcome to the latest episode of the GAPS Youth Movement Podcast with your hosts, Julia Dulgerova and Anah Easton! In this insightful episode, we delve into the essence of the GAPS (Gut and Psychology Syndrome) lifestyle and explore the holistic practices that form its core. Join us as we discuss the powerful benefits of grounding, journaling, bala…

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S3 Ep6: Caitlin Ruth, Fermenting Change 1:12:01

1M ago1:12:01

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Get the jars, vinegar and flavourings at the ready because Caitlin Ruth is about to inspire you to start pickling and preserving everything you can get your hands on. Caitlin worked as a professional chef in many kitchens in many places, but her childhood love of pickling and fermenting always came with her. She has now captured all of her favourit…

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Nora Taleb: Global Players Rule Our Food System 55:31

24d ago55:31

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#176: Food systems consultant and former team leader for the Naturland Fair & Social Responsibility program Nora Taleb visits Real Organic Project co-director Linley Dixon at her farm in Durango, Colorado for a conversation about the role of organic agriculture, farmers, and corporate actors across the globe. Nora Taleb is a food systems consultant…

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Ep 158: Are Bunions Born or Made? 50:05

26d ago50:05

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Biomechanist Katy Bowman and biologist Jeannette Loram discuss bunions; what they are, how they are created and what to do about them. Inspired by a recent article in National Geographic, they unpack the idea that bunions are a failure of evolution. Rather than being due to a poorly engineered toe, Katy and Jeannette show how bunions are actually c…

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Tim Wise: Today's Green Revolution In Africa and Iowa 1:18:29

1M ago1:18:29

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#175: Researcher and author Tim Wise shares his deep knowledge of the Green Revolution and its misleading claims to solve world hunger through chemical agriculture and government policy. While most of us think of the Green Revolution as movement from the past, Tim raises awareness that it is very much alive today across the globe, most notably in A…

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S3 Ep5: Why size doesn’t matter! Huw Richards & Sam Cooper 1:06:19

2M ago1:06:19

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They say that size doesn’t matter, it’s what you do with it that counts. And when it comes to growing our own food, that’s certainly the case. Renowned gardener Huw Richards and highly accomplished chef Sam Cooper have spent the last two years working out how we can all grow as much fruit and veg as we can eat, on just a small plot of land. They sh…

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Will Rosenzweig: Crafting A Positive Impact Food System 1:16:36

1M ago1:16:36

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#174: Republic of Tea co-founder and UC Berkeley Haas Center for Responsible Business co-chair Will Rosenzweig joins Dave to discuss his early efforts to impact change on the food system from the inside out, through entrepreneurship, as well as his thoughts on how to acheive postive impact in today's world through education. Will Rosenzweig is a we…

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Ep 157: Movement as Regulation: Spicy Kids 50:44

1M ago50:44

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Biomechanist Katy Bowman and Parent Coach Mary Van Geffen talk about “Movement As Regulation” for spicy kids. Independent, non-conformist, neurodivergent and sensitive kids can be particularly thrown off kilter by social and movement restrictions. Mary and Katy discuss the need for these kids to express their feelings in a physical way. They unpack…

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Glenn Elzinga Pt 1: Good Grazing On Public Lands 1:06:51

1M ago1:06:51

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#173: Real Organic Project certified rancher Glenn Elzinga talks about the grazing plan he and his wife Carolyn devised to mimic the movement of animals that were once a key part of healthy ecosystems. Their method of "in herding" has transformed his own land, as well as the public land he leases in Idaho, bringing back a diversity of species and a…

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S3 Ep 4: Johnny Flahavan – Not your Run of the Mill Family Business 1:05:54

2M ago1:05:54

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Flahavans is one of Ireland’s most iconic family businesses. Having milled locally-grown oats in Co Waterford for almost 250 years, the family has built the Flahavans brand over seven generations and it is now synonymous with porridge and other nutritious oat-based foods. In recent years, Flahavans has invested heavily in expanding the product rang…

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Kat Taylor: Funding The World We Want 44:46

2M ago44:46

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#172: California green banker and philanthropist Kat Taylor joins us again to shed light on how banking and finance influence the consolidation seen in food and agriculture. Kat Taylor is a positive-impact investor who has started both a community bank and an organic cattle ranch to influence the social and environmental injustices she sees in her …

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Hans Herren: Controlling Pests With Biology 1:21:07

2M ago1:21:07

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#171: Hans Herren shares the story of using biological controls to save Africa's cassava crop from a disastrous, continent-wide Mealy Bug infestation. While he was awarded the World Food Prize for his efforts and recognized for the incredible number of lives that work saved, non-chemical biocontrols are still nowhere near a popular approach in the …

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Ep 156: Your Perfect Movement Plan 42:30

3M ago42:30

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Biomechanist Katy Bowman and biologist Jeannette Loram dig deeper into the concept of movement as nutrition in Katy’s new book “ My Perfect Movement Plan: The Move Your DNA All Day Workbook”. They discuss how the book will help you understand your current movement diet and show you how to create a more balanced movement diet going forward. They int…

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Ep 155: What is a "Movement Diet"? 53:54

3M ago53:54

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Biologist Jeannette Loram and Biomechanist Katy Bowman discuss movement “as nutrition”. Using familiar dietary terms, Katy and Jeannette unpack the concept of movement macronutrients, micronutrients and calories. They discuss how simply getting enough physical activity, or "movement calories", does not guarantee you are nourishing your whole body; …

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S3 Ep3: Dr Rebecca O' Mahony – How to get that good gut feeling 1:16:02

2M ago1:16:02

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Most of us have grown up learning that bugs and bacteria are bad, but did you know that our bodies are packed full of little microbes that are working day and night to keep us healthy and happy? Collectively, we call this the microbiome, and the better we take care of it, the better it can take care of us. Dr Rebecca O’ Mahony of BiomiCare is one o…

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VITALITY VIBES: SO, WHAT IS GAPS? - EPISODE 2 44:14

2M ago44:14

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In this insightful episode of "GAPS Youth Movement," join your hosts, Anah and Julia, as they dive into the transformative world of the GAPS diet. From battling health challenges to finding a path toward better well-being, Anah and Julia reveal what GAPS is all about, exploring its core principles and how it aims to restore gut health through diet …

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Alice Waters: Organic Food In Our Schools Now 1:20:09

2M ago1:20:09

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#170: Alice Waters' focus on educating young minds about where real food comes from, how to identify and prepare it, and how food relates to all facets of our lives and cultures has inspired many. She shared her latest plans and emotional motivations with Dave in California in January of 2024, as part of a broader conversation about the organic mov…

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Barbara Gemmill-Herren: Big Chem's Eyes Are On Africa 1:00:08

2M ago1:00:08

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#169: Barbara Gemmill-Herren shares her views on listening to farmers first and foremost as policies and support systems are developed, the need to pay attention to the social workings of agricultural communities, and the immense pressure applied to African farmers by global chemical companies to purchase amendments. Barbara Gemmill-Herren serves a…

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S3 Ep2: Ali Honour – Queen Bean and Conscious Chef 1:04:30

3M ago1:04:30

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Ali Honour wants to DOUBLE the amount of beans we eat globally. Why? Because not only are beans incredibly good for our bodies and our pockets, they’re also great for the planet. Having spent decades working in all corners of the culinary industry, Ali understands how food and chefs can play a vital role in creating a healthier and more sustainable…

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Zephyr Teachout: Today's Antimonopolist Movement Has Legs 1:05:31

3M ago1:05:31

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#168: Author and law professor Zephyr Teachout walks us through the hardcore push for consolidation in the food, agriculture, and chemical industries that has devastated rural communities and our population's general access to truly good food. She also delivers a hopeful message about policy changes on the horizon that are worth our attention and s…

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Hugh Kent: How The USDA Supports Bad Agriculture 54:00

3M ago54:00

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#167: Dave Chapman visits Real Organic blueberry farmer Hugh Kent at his biodiverse King Grove Farm in central Florida, to discuss the takeover of the US berry market by global brands that are rapidly encouraging the growth of plastic farms. By leveling soil, spraying the ground with chemicals, laying down plastic and popping up high tunnels, pedes…

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S3 Ep1: Paul Brophy, Ireland’s ‘Broccoli Baron’ 59:12

3M ago59:12

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If you’ve ever bought a head of broccoli in an Irish supermarket, Paul Brophy probably grew it. Paul Brophy Produce grows almost 11 million broccoli plants annually on 600 acres of land, supplying 75% of all broccoli plants on supermarket shelves. Starting with just 5 acres in 1983, Paul has spent the last three decades building his edible empire, …

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VITALITY VIBES: OUR TEEN JOURNEY TO HOLISTIC HEALTH AND INTRODUCING OURSELVES - EPISODE 1 38:46

3M ago38:46

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Tune in to the first episode of our podcast as hosts Julia and Anah share their stories of how they discovered the world of holistic health and the GAPS approach. From Julia's experiences with wellness to Anah's quest for healing, learn how they found their passion for a holistic lifestyle. Join them as they unveil the vision for "GAPS Youth Moveme…

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Seth Godin: No Society Thrives With Monopolies 37:50

4M ago37:50

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#166: Seth Godin returns and lends his thoughts on corporate consolidation's threat to democracy and to our right to find, grow, and sell organic food. He also talks about the path forward and some ways to inspire effective action. Seth appears in our annual virtual symposium, which is available for instant access here: https://realorganicproject.o…

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Allan Savory: Desertification's Causes, Problems + Solutions 1:14:41

4M ago1:14:41

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#165: Allan Savory joins Dave for an eye-opening conversation about the best path forward for solving our most-crucial planetary problems and symptoms, including Climate Change, rapid loss of biodiversity, desertification, wildfires, and the inability of humans to act collectively and organizations to create impact. His views on the management of s…

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Ep 154: Self-Compassion as Movement Motivation with Dr. Diana Hill 46:05

4M ago46:05

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Clinical psychologist Dr. Diana Hill joins biomechanist Katy Bowman for an enlightening episode about the delicate balance between setting high expectations and practicing self-compassion, particularly in the realms of movement and mindfulness. Discover how recognizing the constant movements in our lives can lead to intentional responses and holist…

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Austin Frerick: Modern Day Robber Barons Rule Our Food 1:23:48

4M ago1:23:48

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#164: Author and journalist Austin Frerick joins Linley to discuss his brand new book, Barons: Money, Power, and the Corruption of America's Food Industry. His research on the men shaping our food system through their desire for personal greed reveals a shocking level of immorality. Austin's views were a great addition to our annual virtual symposi…

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JM Fortier: Envisioning A Hyper Local Small Farm Revolution 1:14:56

4M ago1:14:56

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#163: JM Fortier joins Dave to discuss the potential of promoting a replicable, decentralized food and farming system that relies on people building relationships with both land and community, by engaging their powers of observation and connection. https://realorganicproject.org/symposium-2024/ JM Fortier is a farmer, educator, and author from Queb…

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Zephyr Teachout + Dave Chapman: Live Panel w/ Matt Sheffer At Churchtown Dairy 1:03:48

5M ago1:03:48

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#162: Live from the Saving Real Organic Conference at Churchtown Dairy in October 2023, and moderated by Matt Sheffer of Hudson Carbon, Zephyr Teachout and Dave Chapman field (tough) questions from audience members about the fate of the US anti-monopoly movement and its ability to impact our food system for the better. https://realorganicproject.or…

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Dave Chapman + Anna Jones-Crabtree: Notes For The Climate Underground 31:37

5M ago31:37

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#161: Co-director Dave Chapman joins our newest executive board member and Real Organic Project certified grain farmer Anna Jones-Crabtree for an interview by Al Gore at his Climate Underground Summit in November of 2023. Anna Jones-Crabtree holds a Ph.D in Civil and Environmental Engineering and is a registered professional engineer and an early a…

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Ep 153: Sedentary Animals w/Dr. Andrea Graves 1:16:41

5M ago1:16:41

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Dr. Andrea Graves, an animal behavior expert, illuminates the profound significance of movement for animals and humans alike. Through personal anecdotes and scientific insights, Katy and Andrea delve into the essential role of providing enriching environments for animals to express their natural behaviors authentically. From discussing innovative a…

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Eliot Coleman: Denying Our Understanding Of Real Organic Practices Robs The World 1:03:14

5M ago1:03:14

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#160: Organic farmer and Real Organic Project champion Eliot Coleman returns to discuss the role corporations, trade associations, and government policy has had on limiting the amount of real organic food found in the marketplace today. In the second half of the interview, the conversation focuses on growing on-farm fertility and stifling pest pres…

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Errol Schweizer: Consolidation, Greenwashing, And The Growing Myth Of Local Food 1:04:12

5M ago1:04:12

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#159: An insightful conversation about what's happening on grocery shelves, with Errol Schweizer, whose career in the retail natural foods space included a long stint at Whole Foods on the merchandising team. Dave and Errol talk about Walmart's effect on food prices, sellers inflation, and the noticeable changes seen at food co-ops and other organi…

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