Primal Shift is about helping you achieve optimal health by bridging the gap between ancestral living and the demands of modern society. We’ll talk about every aspect of a healthy life, including sleep, nutrition, exercise, stress management, environmental toxins, hormesis, belonging and tribalism, and reconnecting with nature.
Get ready to unlock the transformative power of nature as the ultimate biohack, revolutionize your health and reconnect you with your primal self. Each episode is short and concise, providing you with actionable tips and tricks you can use to start living a more primal lifestyle today.
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112: Beyond Fossil vs. Electric: Practical Stewardship in Everyday Life
Saison 2 · Épisode 112
mercredi 15 octobre 2025 • Durée 16:03
Most conversations about the environment fall into polarized camps — either denial or panic. But living responsibly doesn’t have to be political or extreme. In this episode, I take a practical look at what stewardship can look like at home, from how we grow food to how we build, heat, and maintain the spaces we live in.
For our family, that means raising chemical-free produce and livestock, managing soil through regenerative practices, and thinking about proximity so we can walk, bike, and rely less on cars. The result is healthier food, healthier soil and less dependence on the systems that created most of today’s environmental problems.
We’ve learned that smaller and simpler often means smarter. A compact, well-insulated home cuts energy use and forces intentional living — less waste, less clutter, and fewer pointless purchases.
The same mindset applies to energy: we combine solar power with conventional fuel instead of pretending one option solves everything. We avoid plastics where possible, use natural materials that last, and work with nature instead of against it. That means embracing weeds where they serve a purpose, using biodiversity instead of monocultures, and letting natural cycles do the work we once tried to control.
I also unpack why large-scale mandates, like the EU’s plan to ban new fossil-fuel cars by 2035, sound good in theory but overlook the realities of infrastructure, materials, and trade-offs. Real change won’t come from legislation alone; it happens when individuals choose differently — when we buy less, waste less, and make each decision with the long view in mind.
The goal isn’t perfection, it’s progress: small, sustainable choices that make our lives and our planet better over time.
If that approach resonates with you, share this episode with someone who’s trying to live more intentionally. Real stewardship doesn’t start with politics — it starts with practice.
Learn more: To follow along with us as we learn the ropes of homestead living, check out our Instagram account (https://www.instagram.com/kummerhomestead/), where we share the useful tips and tricks we discover.
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In this episode: 00:00 Intro 00:59 Living as good stewards of the planet 01:42 Growing chemical-free food 02:16 Regenerative soil practices 03:23 Walking, biking, and proximity living 04:14 Hybrid energy approach 05:09 Benefits of smaller homes 06:21 Reducing plastic footprint 07:01 Cooperating with nature 08:17 Questioning our needs 09:14 Critique of European fossil fuel ban 12:37 Individual responsibility and practical changes 15:06 Final thoughts
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The information shared on this video is for educational purposes only, is not a substitute for the advice of medical doctors or registered dietitians (which I am not) and should not be used to prevent, diagnose, or treat any condition. Consult with a physician before starting a fitness regimen, adding supplements to your diet, or making other changes that may affect your medications, treatment plan, or overall health.
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111: A Future Where We Can Eat At McDonald’s
Saison 2 · Épisode 111
mercredi 8 octobre 2025 • Durée 13:22
A few weeks ago, I found myself driving home late after a long day of hauling gear to our new property — hungry, tired, and joking with Kathy that if we were a “normal” family, we’d just pull into a McDonald’s drive-thru. Of course, we didn’t, but that comment stuck with me. Could there be a future where eating at McDonald’s wouldn’t feel like poisoning your body? It sounds absurd, but after hearing that McDonald’s plans to invest $200 million into regenerative agriculture, I’m not so sure anymore.
That idea — the possibility of fast-food giants shifting toward something genuinely sustainable — gives me a sliver of hope. Because most days, it’s hard not to feel discouraged. We’ve learned that frogs in local waterways are showing calcification from chemical exposure, that ibuprofen and microplastics are showing up in tap water, and that airborne microplastics now drift over the Alps. Even the air on mountaintops isn’t clean anymore. When you start connecting those dots, it’s easy to think we’re too far gone.
But then you see small signs of progress: restaurants switching from seed oils to tallow, or major brands talking seriously about soil health, and you realize the tide might actually be turning.
Europe tends to rely on top-down regulation to drive change, but here in the U.S., progress starts with individual choices. Businesses respond to demand. Every dollar we spend is a vote for the kind of food system we want. If enough people ask for better meat, for tallow-fried food, for products made without synthetic inputs, the market will adjust. That’s already happening in small pockets, and it’s proof that change doesn’t have to come from policy — it can come from us.
We didn’t end up at McDonald’s that night; we stopped at a barbecue joint that fries in tallow instead of seed oils. It wasn’t perfect food, but it was progress (and worth supporting).
I’d love to hear your take: do you feel hopeful that we’re moving in the right direction, or mostly frustrated by how far we have to go? Send me an email or drop a comment where you’re listening. Let’s keep pushing this conversation forward.
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110: Why Your Blood Pressure Reading Might Be Totally Wrong!
Saison 2 · Épisode 110
mercredi 1 octobre 2025 • Durée 22:42
When most people think about blood pressure, they think about a once-a-year reading at a doctor’s office. But one measurement on one day doesn’t tell you much about your cardiovascular health.
Just like a single fasting glucose number doesn’t reveal your metabolic state, a one-off blood pressure check is largely meaningless. Blood pressure fluctuates throughout the day based on stress, sleep, exercise, hydration, and countless other factors. And even more important: the cuff on your arm measures brachial pressure — not the central pressure your heart and organs actually experience.
That distinction matters. The true risk isn’t just the number on a cuff, it’s how elastic your arteries are and how much pressure your aorta is under. Elastic vessels absorb the shock of each heartbeat, while stiff ones reflect it back toward the heart and raise central pressure. That’s why arterial stiffness is such a strong predictor of cardiovascular risk, especially as we age or when diet and lifestyle accelerate inflammation and plaque buildup.
In this episode, I explain how modern devices can go beyond a simple systolic/diastolic reading. Using pulse wave analysis, they can estimate central blood pressure, pulse pressure, augmentation pressure, augmentation index, and oxygen supply-demand balance in the heart muscle. I share some of my own readings — including cases where a cuff reading looked “high” but the deeper markers showed excellent elasticity and low central pressure. It’s a reminder that context matters far more than one isolated number.
The takeaway is clear: don’t let a single reading define your health. Look at patterns over time. Pay attention to central pressure and vessel elasticity. And above all, address the lifestyle drivers that really move the needle — diet, sleep, movement, stress, and balancing electrolytes like sodium and potassium. Elevated blood pressure is not written in your genes; it’s usually written in your habits.
109: The Gut Disease “Truth” Doctors Never Told You With Josh Dech
Saison 2 · Épisode 109
mercredi 17 septembre 2025 • Durée 52:37
Most people with gut issues get fed the same script: It’s genetic. It’s lifelong. The best you can do is try to manage the symptoms.
But in this episode, holistic nutritionist and physician consultant Josh Dech pushes back on that conventional wisdom, arguing that what we typically call “autoimmune” disease is often a sign of the body protecting itself from toxins lodged in tissue – not a genetic defect that leads the body to attack itself.
After working with hundreds of Crohn’s, colitis and severe IBS cases, his core message is refreshingly simple: we get sick for three reasons – toxins, microbes, and deficiencies — and our health returns to its natural baseline when we address those in the right order.
If you’ve been told your gut issues are incurable, or if you’re stuck swinging between flareups and endless prescriptions, this conversation will give you a framework for finally addressing the root causes of the problem.
Notably, Dech explains why drainage should come before detox, what to do if money is tight, and where hope fits in when your “normal” keeps getting worse.
Tune in, take notes, and start with a few levers you can actually pull this week — fresh air and a walk, better water, real food and sleep.
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108: Europe vs. America: The Health Secret Nobody Talks About
Saison 2 · Épisode 108
mercredi 10 septembre 2025 • Durée 27:04
I recently spent a week in Austria, bouncing between my grandparents’ farmhouse and the alpine trails I grew up on. And it hit me how stark the contrast is between the foundation they built and the environment kids are growing up in today.
My grandparents are 92 and 93, still living on their own. They had decades of clean food, pure alpine water, long days outside and zero WiFi. And then, over the last 10-20 years, an Americanized creep of seed oils, ultra-processed snacks and glyphosate started showing up in force.
Fortunately, for my grandparents, their health trajectory was already set.
But the sad reality is that today’s Austria looks a lot more like the U.S. than the one I left in 2007. You see it in the soda cases and packaged snacks; in childhood obesity, which simply wasn’t common when I was a kid; and in the push for convenience over quality.
On paper, the cardiovascular stats are surprising, with heart issues accounting for about a third of Austrian deaths vs roughly a fifth in the U.S.
But context matters. Life expectancy is higher in Austria, smoking remains far more prevalent, alcohol is a daily staple for many, and coding practices differ. And while European rules do more to keep out junk — i.e., no drug ads to consumers, tighter oversight of additives, a precautionary approach — you still find head-scratchers like the EU’s renewed glyphosate approval, and the official dietary guidance in Austria is every bit as misguided as America’s: more grains, less meat, avoid saturated fat.
Meanwhile, the water story flips the other way; Austria’s alpine spring water really is great, while here I won’t drink unfiltered tap water.
The throughline I keep coming back to is the environment. Austrians still walk and bike more, take real vacations and spend time outside. But the trend is heading in the wrong direction.
My takeaway for both sides of the Atlantic is the same: don’t wait for guidelines or brands to save you. Vote with your fork and your feet. Buy directly from farmers when you can. Filter your water. Create a home rhythm that makes movement and sunlight normal. Ignore food-industry talking points. And recreate the conditions humans have traditionally thrived in, focusing on better food, cleaner water and more time outside.
107: The Truth About Detox Myths
Saison 2 · Épisode 107
mercredi 3 septembre 2025 • Durée 17:01
Most people have been told at some point that the way to “detox” is to buy a cleanse, live on juice for a week, or chase down some supplement that promises to pull toxins out of the body. But the reality is very different.
In this episode, I unpack what detoxification really looks like, and explain why your body already comes equipped with everything it needs to keep itself clean — provided you don’t get in its way.
How does it work? Instead of imagining the liver as a sponge full of toxins or assuming your kidneys need a crash reset, it helps to understand how these systems actually function.
The liver runs chemical conversions that neutralize harmful compounds and make them easier to excrete, the kidneys filter waste into urine, and the lungs, skin, and gut provide additional routes to push toxins out.
From breath to sweat to stool, detox is happening every single day.
The key to efficient detoxification is to limit your exposure to things your body struggles to process — like excessive alcohol, ultra-processed foods, endocrine-disrupting chemicals in plastics and skincare, and antinutrients in plants that place unnecessary stress on the kidneys and gut.
Choosing nutrient-dense animal foods, prioritizing hydration, spending time in the sauna, managing stress, and maintaining quality sleep all give your body the margin it needs to carry out its own repair work.
In other words, when you live in a way that doesn’t constantly overload these systems, detox becomes effortless and ongoing.
If you’ve ever wondered whether you need to “reset” with a cleanse, this conversation is a reminder that the reset button is built in. The real challenge is removing modern obstacles so the body can do the work it’s designed for. Listen in to rethink what detox really means, and consider sharing this episode with someone who’s still chasing quick fixes.
106: Why Eating Like Your Grandparents Won’t Save You
Saison 2 · Épisode 106
mercredi 27 août 2025 • Durée 19:18
In this episode, I explore whether following an ancestral diet and traditional eating habits is enough to keep us healthy today. While our grandparents thrived on simple meals, the reality of modern food quality, hidden environmental toxins, and processed foods inflammation paint a different picture. I share how chronic stress and health challenges, along with changes like A1 vs A2 milk casein, affect our bodies in ways past generations didn’t face. We’ll look at why homesteading health problems persist despite “clean eating,” and how a slow living lifestyle can help bridge the genetic mismatch modern diet creates. Tune in to uncover the real reasons why eating like your grandparents won’t save you.
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105: The Anti-Fatigue Factor in Liver Nobody Can Explain
Saison 2 · Épisode 105
mercredi 20 août 2025 • Durée 12:56
In this episode, I share a fascinating 1950s endurance experiment with rats that uncovered what researchers called an “anti-fatigue factor” in beef liver.
The results highlight why organ meats like liver are nature’s ultimate multivitamin and how even small micronutrient deficiencies can wreck ATP energy production, mitochondrial health, and overall performance. I’ll walk you through what the study revealed, how it ties into modern fatigue and performance issues, and why I believe high-quality liver supplements are one of the simplest ways to cover nutritional gaps. If you’ve ever wondered about beef liver benefits or why organ meats nutrition matters, this story will change how you think about natural energy.
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104: Why I Switched from 2 Meals to 3 a Day
Saison 2 · Épisode 104
mercredi 13 août 2025 • Durée 16:16
For years I thrived on two large meals a day – a late-morning breakfast after training and an early dinner. And the results spoke for themselves: stable blood sugar, excellent insulin sensitivity, low body fat, and plenty of energy.
But I began noticing a drawback. Those evening meals, heavy in protein and fat, kept my digestive system working for hours after I went to bed, raising my heart rate, lowering my HRV, and occasionally causing acid reflux. Shifting dinner earlier didn’t help much, and I wasn’t hungry first thing in the morning, so forcing an earlier breakfast felt just as unnatural.
In this episode, I break down why I’ve shifted from two meals to three, and what that change has done for my energy, recovery, and sleep quality. I walk through the benefits I saw from a two-meal pattern, the specific problems that crept in over time, and how spreading my daily protein and calorie intake across breakfast, lunch, and dinner has improved digestion, lowered nighttime stress on my body, and left me waking up more refreshed.
The takeaway isn’t that everyone should eat three times a day – or twice, or just once. It’s that meal timing and frequency should fit your body’s needs, your goals, and your lifestyle. The right pattern for you is the one that leaves you feeling and performing your best. For me right now, that means three balanced meals, each big enough to satisfy without overloading my digestion before sleep.
103: The Shocking Truth About Mouth Breathing with Alex Neist CEO of Hostage Tape
Saison 2 · Épisode 103
mercredi 6 août 2025 • Durée 39:24
Snoring isn’t normal—it’s a warning sign. In this episode, I sit down with Alex Neist, founder of Hostage Tape, to talk about the real dangers of mouth breathing, why quality sleep starts with your nose, and how mouth taping changed his life (and saved his marriage). We cover everything from snoring solutions and sleep apnea natural remedies to the science behind nasal breathing benefits and how to mouth tape for workouts. If you’ve read Breath by James Nestor, this conversation takes it to the next level.
About Alex Neist: Alex Neist is the founder and CEO of Hostage Tape, the #1 mouth tape brand transforming how people sleep. After struggling with snoring and a broken marriage, he discovered mouth taping, restored his health, and got his family back—fueling a mission that now impacts over 200,000 customers worldwide.
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Peluva makes minimalist shoes to support optimal foot, back and joint health. I started wearing Peluvas several months ago, and I haven’t worn regular shoes since. I encourage you to consider trading your sneakers or training shoes for a pair of Peluvas, and then watch the health of your feet and lower back improve while reducing your risk of injury.
The information shared on this video is for educational purposes only, is not a substitute for the advice of medical doctors or registered dietitians (which I am not) and should not be used to prevent, diagnose, or treat any condition. Consult with a physician before starting a fitness regimen, adding supplements to your diet, or making other changes that may affect your medications, treatment plan, or overall health.
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I earn affiliate commissions from some of the brands and products I review on this channel. While that doesn't change my editorial integrity, it helps make this channel happen. If you’d like to support me, please use my affiliate links or discount code.
OneSkin’s lineup of topical skin health products leverage the power of the company’s proprietary OS-01 peptide to remove dead skin cells, improve collagen production, increase skin hydration and more.
The information shared on this video is for educational purposes only, is not a substitute for the advice of medical doctors or registered dietitians (which I am not) and should not be used to prevent, diagnose, or treat any condition. Consult with a physician before starting a fitness regimen, adding supplements to your diet, or making other changes that may affect your medications, treatment plan, or overall health.
[Affiliate Disclaimer]
I earn affiliate commissions from some of the brands and products I review on this channel. While that doesn't change my editorial integrity, it helps make this channel happen. If you’d like to support me, please use my affiliate links or discount code.
The information shared on this video is for educational purposes only, is not a substitute for the advice of medical doctors or registered dietitians (which I am not) and should not be used to prevent, diagnose, or treat any condition. Consult with a physician before starting a fitness regimen, adding supplements to your diet, or making other changes that may affect your medications, treatment plan, or overall health.
[Affiliate Disclaimer]
I earn affiliate commissions from some of the brands and products I review on this channel. While that doesn't change my editorial integrity, it helps make this channel happen. If you’d like to support me, please use my affiliate links or discount code.
#GutHealth #IBS #HealthyLiving
If that resonates, start small this week. Audit what’s in your pantry, pick one item you can swap for a simpler version, take your next meeting while on a walk, and move dinner earlier so your sleep isn’t collateral damage. Then share this episode with a friend who still thinks “Europe is automatically healthier” or that “America is too far gone.” The future isn’t predetermined; it’s built choice by choice.
OneSkin’s lineup of topical skin health products leverage the power of the company’s proprietary OS-01 peptide to remove dead skin cells, improve collagen production, increase skin hydration and more.
00:00 Intro 01:33 Comparing generations: Then and now 02:24 Health statistics: Austria vs. USA 05:10 Diet and lifestyle differences 07:42 The influence of big pharma and agriculture 09:38 Food additives and regulations 13:48 Water quality: Austria vs. USA 16:21 Work-life balance and stress 19:12 Observations from a recent trip to Austria 22:55 Final thoughts
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The information shared on this video is for educational purposes only, is not a substitute for the advice of medical doctors or registered dietitians (which I am not) and should not be used to prevent, diagnose, or treat any condition. Consult with a physician before starting a fitness regimen, adding supplements to your diet, or making other changes that may affect your medications, treatment plan, or overall health.
[Affiliate Disclaimer]
I earn affiliate commissions from some of the brands and products I review on this channel. While that doesn't change my editorial integrity, it helps make this channel happen. If you’d like to support me, please use my affiliate links or discount code.
Peluva makes minimalist shoes to support optimal foot, back and joint health. I started wearing Peluvas several months ago, and I haven’t worn regular shoes since. I encourage you to consider trading your sneakers or training shoes for a pair of Peluvas, and then watch the health of your feet and lower back improve while reducing your risk of injury.
The information shared on this video is for educational purposes only, is not a substitute for the advice of medical doctors or registered dietitians (which I am not) and should not be used to prevent, diagnose, or treat any condition. Consult with a physician before starting a fitness regimen, adding supplements to your diet, or making other changes that may affect your medications, treatment plan, or overall health.
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I earn affiliate commissions from some of the brands and products I review on this channel. While that doesn't change my editorial integrity, it helps make this channel happen. If you’d like to support me, please use my affiliate links or discount code.
#Detoxification #Detox
In this episode: 00:00 Introduction: Should you eat like your grandparents?
00:42 Reflecting on childhood eating habits
03:27 The paradox of modern homesteading
05:29 Chronic stress and its impact on health
08:55 Changes in food quality over time
11:19 Environmental and lifestyle factors
13:55 Striving for a healthier, simpler life
18:38 Final thoughts: Finding balance in modern life
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The information shared on this video is for educational purposes only, is not a substitute for the advice of medical doctors or registered dietitians (which I am not) and should not be used to prevent, diagnose, or treat any condition. Consult with a physician before starting a fitness regimen, adding supplements to your diet, or making other changes that may affect your medications, treatment plan, or overall health.
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00:00 Intro 01:23 The 1950s rat endurance experiment 04:15 Unexpected endurance results 06:48 Nutritional insights from liver 09:46 Modern implications and recommendations 12:14 Final thoughts
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The information shared on this video is for educational purposes only, is not a substitute for the advice of medical doctors or registered dietitians (which I am not) and should not be used to prevent, diagnose, or treat any condition. Consult with a physician before starting a fitness regimen, adding supplements to your diet, or making other changes that may affect your medications, treatment plan, or overall health.
[Affiliate Disclaimer]
I earn affiliate commissions from some of the brands and products I review on this channel. While that doesn't change my editorial integrity, it helps make this channel happen. If you’d like to support me, please use my affiliate links or discount code.
OneSkin’s lineup of topical skin health products leverage the power of the company’s proprietary OS-01 peptide to remove dead skin cells, improve collagen production, increase skin hydration and more.
The information shared on this video is for educational purposes only, is not a substitute for the advice of medical doctors or registered dietitians (which I am not) and should not be used to prevent, diagnose, or treat any condition. Consult with a physician before starting a fitness regimen, adding supplements to your diet, or making other changes that may affect your medications, treatment plan, or overall health.
[Affiliate Disclaimer]
I earn affiliate commissions from some of the brands and products I review on this channel. While that doesn't change my editorial integrity, it helps make this channel happen. If you’d like to support me, please use my affiliate links or discount code.
The information shared on this video is for educational purposes only, is not a substitute for the advice of medical doctors or registered dietitians (which I am not) and should not be used to prevent, diagnose, or treat any condition. Consult with a physician before starting a fitness regimen, adding supplements to your diet, or making other changes that may affect your medications, treatment plan, or overall health.
[Affiliate Disclaimer]
I earn affiliate commissions from some of the brands and products I review on this channel. While that doesn't change my editorial integrity, it helps make this channel happen. If you’d like to support me, please use my affiliate links or discount code.
