
The Modern Ancestral Mamas Podcast
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Ep 33Episode 33: Learning to Love Organ Meats (part 1) with Janine Farzin
Don’t skip this episode based on the title alone, give it a listen you might be surprised what you learn from Janine! So are you one of those people who is afraid to eat organ meats? Maybe you are grossed out by them and would rather pop an organ meat capsule. Or maybe you are interested in learning how to eat them and serve them to your family but have no idea how to prepare them. This is the episode for you! Janine shares her wisdom and knowledge on the benefits of eating organ meats (yes you want to, trust me!), where to source them, the secret to preparing them well, and so much more. In fact, she had so much to say about organ meats that we divided her interview into two episodes. Sit down with a mug of broth and laugh along with Janine, Corey, and me as she explains why these sacred foods are the most important foods we can eat. Resources Mentioned: Mark's Daily Apple Weston A. Price Foundation How to Properly Prepare Pork Price-Pottenger Bill Schindler Farm Match Find your local WAPF Chapter Leader Books Mentioned: Nourishing Traditions Nutrition and Physical Degeneration Pottenger's Cats Recipes Mentioned: Steak and Kidney Pie Bull's Testicles Liver Tonic Podcast Episodes Mentioned: Where to Source Nutrient-Dense Foods Janine's Interview on Wise Traditions Connect with Janine Farzin: @offallygoodcooking Offally Good Cooking The Liver Lover Challenge
Ep 32Episode 32: Surprise Mystery Guest! JK, it’s Holistic Hilda!!
Tune into today’s episode if you want to hear all about spirituality as a form of nourishment, how to be calm in the “eye of the storm,” the benefits of cold plunging, and tidbits about exploring the world and being in community with indigenous groups of people. Hilda Labrada Gore, the popular host and producer of the Wise Traditions Podcast, shares her wisdom and stories with our listeners. She also shares some of her kids’ favorite meals and how she would prepare them and how she made them nutrient dense. Sit down with a warm cup of broth (or tea!) and laugh along with us as joyful and exuberant Hilda chats away, you will feel like she is in your own living room with you! Podcast Episodes Mentioned: Wise Traditions Podcast Real Kids, Real Food (co-host Corey Dunn’s interview on Wise Traditions) Where to Source Nutrient Dense Foods Resources Mentioned: Dr. Bill Schindler Primal Hacker Hilary Boynton Books Mentioned: Nourishing Traditions Nutrition and Physical Degeneration 1000 Gifts Food Resources Mentioned: Ula Tortillas (D.C. Area) FarmMatch Real Milk Force of Nature
Ep 29Episode 31: Female Farmers, Meat and Dairy: with Natalie Kovarik and Tara Vander Dussen
In this episode, Corey and I had an entertaining and informative conversation with Natalie Kovarik and Tara Vander Dussen from the popular Discover Ag podcast. Natalie and Tara are two millennial female farmers who shared their experiences and expertise with us on dairy farming, the anti-meat narrative, nutrition and meat, feeding steers and dairy cows, labeling meat, and so much more. We loved hearing a different perspective on conventional farming from two passionate women in the agriculture industry who are trying to make a difference for farmers. Resources Mentioned: Sustainable Dish Podcast with Diana Rogers Country of Origin Labeling Books Mentioned: Sacred Cow by Diana Rogers Connect with Natalie and Tara: @discoverag_ @nataliekovarik @taravanderdussen The hands that feed us
Ep 30Episode 30: Nourishing Food on a Limited Budget and Government Assistance (SNAP and WIC) with Victoria Boron
In this episode, Corey and I chat with Victoria Boron. Victoria is currently studying to obtain her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and eventually Doctor of Nursing Practice. Victoria found herself in a challenging situation and needing government assistance to help feed her family. In this episode, we discuss how families in these delicate situations can still find real, whole foods even while on WIC and SNAP benefits. Victoria shares innumerable resources and ways to maximize your food dollars without sacrificing nutrition. Books Mentioned: Real Food for Pregnancy by Lily Nichols Real Food for Gestational Diabetes by Lily Nichols Eat Like A Human by Bill Schindler Resources Mentioned: Ted Naiman Cronometer Connect with Victoria: @Grexicangainz
Ep 29Episode 29: The Cost of Real Food with Crystal La Brake
In this episode, Corey and I chat with Crystal from the Abundantly Blessed Homestead about how the cost of real food might be more affordable than we might think. Crystal gives lots of ideas on how to stretch your budget (ie: drinking broth before meals to help fill you up) while still eating nutrient-dense real foods. She also breaks down the cost of a few meals she has made for her family and compares them to the cost of purchasing the same processed food version. While this episode does mention specific costs of certain foods, inflation and the market is ever-changing, and since this episode was recorded there has been some fluctuation. We address this at the end of the show for clarification for our listeners. Resources Mentioned: Dirty Dozen Azure Standard (Online Bulk Purchasing) Palm Fruit Shortening Diatomaceous Earth Food Saver Containers Recipes and Meal Plans Mentioned: Beef Stroganoff Recipe Fermented Rice Recipe Meal Plan Guide Freezer Meal Plan Guide Homemade Cheeze It Cracker Recipe Flax Egg Connect with Crystal: Abundantly Blessed Homestead [email protected]
Ep 24Episode 28: Real Food on a Budget 101
In this Budgeting 101 episode, Corey and I discuss several different topics related to real food budgeting. We cover how to prioritize nutrient density (when possible), the difference between value and price, the cost of real food versus packaged and processed foods, and practical application tips and tricks for how to save money. This episode is only one part of a series of episodes covering budgeting and managing the rising costs of food in today’s modern world. Books Mentioned: Dave Ramsey Financial Fitness 100 Days of Real Food on a Budget 100 Days of Real Food Meal Plans Resources Mentioned: Copper River Valley Fish Collective (Salmon) Azure Standard Bread Beckers (Grain Club) Offally Good Cooking Kalona Supernatural on Homegrown Education Podcast Jamie Oliver’s Keep Cooking and Carry On (can be found on Hulu) Budget Eats-Delish Nate’s Raw Harvest (properly prepared granola) Article Mentioned: Good, Better, Best: Traditional Foods for Every Budget Previous MAM Episodes Mentioned: Choosing Family Food Values Finding Joy in Homemaking
Ep 24Episode 27: Nourishing Tweens in the Modern World with Renee Kohley
We are honored to interview Renee Kohley of Raising Generation Nourished and talk all about how and what to feed your tweens! This episode is for EVERYONE, not just parents of kids ages 9-14. One point Renee makes is that the foundation for nourishing our kids starts at a young age. So parents of babies and toddlers, please don’t skip this episode! In this episode we discuss: -food education and how to have these conversations with our kids -what and how to feed tweens -managing birthday parties -packing lunches for older kids -the difference between “at home foods” and lunch foods -budgeting and how to feed your ravenous tweens without breaking the bank -parenting and managing screens -social media and tweens Resources mentioned: Weston A. Price Foundation Nourished Kitchen Super Nutrition for Babies Nourishing Traditions Children’s Cookbook FREE Snack Chart Canyon Bakehouse Gluten-Free Bread Recipes Mentioned: Sheet Pan French Fries Roast Chicken Connect with Renee Kohley @raisinggenerationnourished Raising Generation Nourished Books: Nourished Beginnings The Little Lunchbox Cookbook
Ep 26Episode 26: Choosing Family Food Values
Happy New Year! In this episode, Corey and I wanted to start the new year off by discussing Family Food Values and how to implement them in your home. Before the episode starts, we chat about what we did over the holidays and catch up. If you want to skip that part of the episode, jump to minute 12:14. In regards to Family Food Values, we cover: -breaking up family food values into different categories: reading ingredient labels, choosing produce (organic vs. conventional), choosing meat (pastured vs. conventional), etc. -how to have a conversation about family food values with your husband, children, and extended family members -how to stay vigilant with family food values and eating out at restaurants -the difference between value and price and decide what matters to *YOUR* family -creating family traditions, experiences, and memories around food Resources mentioned: Modern Stone Age Kitchen Homegrown Education Curriculum The Biggest Little Farm Documentary Nourishing Traditions Children’s Cookbook
Ep 25Episode 25: Ask Us Anything!
In this episode, Corey and I answer all your burning questions! We tried to get to as many questions as possible but were unable to answer ALL of them. We will save the questions not answered for a future episode. See below for the questions we were able to answer. Kitchen/Cooking Related Questions How much time do you spend in the kitchen making 3 healthy meals for your family? Tips for those living in apartments where you don’t have space for deep freezers, gardening, etc… Parenting/Homeschooling Questions What is the kind way to deal with all the kids art projects? How do you organize your day with homeschooling and getting tasks done AND making dinner? Did you bed share? If so how did you transition to own bed or crib? Since your children eat a nourishing diet, do you notice them different than other children? Nutrition/Health What do you mean by you feel like crap/awful the next day after eating super unhealthy? Resources mentioned: Check your ovens, they might have a “delay” feature! Don’t forget to use the “delay” feature on your Instant Pots as well. Modern Stone Age Kitchen
Ep 24Episode 24: Thanksgiving Leftovers - What do I do with all this TURKEY??
Today we are talking way more than just a turkey sandwich! Resources Mentioned: Mastering the Art of French Cooking, Julia Child Why Did Jello Salad Go Out of Style, Proof podcast Fannie’s Last Supper Will Harris on Joe Rogan Always Hungry with Bobby Flay and Sofie Flay Recipes Information: Turkey Bone Broth (Nourish the Littles) Gluten-free chicken pot pie (Danielle Walker) Sourdough pie crust (Butter for All) Sourdough chicken pot pie (Farmhouse on Boone)
Ep 23Episode 23: Wise Traditions 2022
In this episode, Corey and I share about our time at the 2022 Weston A. Price conference in Knoxville, TN. We discuss our thoughts on some of the presentations that we went to, share our favorite meals, and For information on the Weston A. Price conferences, please visit the WAPF website and follow the foundation on IG to learn about the location for the 2023 Wise Traditions conference. Weston A. Price Foundation Purchase Conference 2022 Talks
Ep 22Episode 22: Real Food Thanksgiving
Get all the Thanksgiving tips and tricks. Hear from Christine and Corey about what we do with our families and how we handle the planning, cooking, and family dynamics. Don’t forget to save your turkey bones and make bone broth, turkey broth is delicious! Correction: Corey said that her husband is hoping to get a wild turkey for Thanksgiving. This is not an option because the of the turkey hunting season isn’t until after the holiday. Resources Mentioned: Thanksgiving Gantt Chart (the organizing spreadsheet Corey mentioned) Recipes Information: Thanksgiving Stuffing with Giblets: Liver, Heart, and Gizzard Turkey Broth Thanksgiving Sides Dry Brined Turkey Sourdough Pie Crust Sourdough Pumpkin Roll Pumpkin Bone Marrow Custard
Ep 21Episode 21: Honoring Our Body’s Wisdom with Chef James Barry
In this episode, we interview James Barry, chef and founder of Eat Pluck, an organ meat-based seasoning. The conversation flows in and out of various topics including diet culture and the many different diet fads, including organ meats in the diet, bio-individuality, listening to the body’s wisdom, being a stay-at-home dad and so much more. This conversation got deep on many different levels and is packed with nuggets of wisdom from James who has been in the ancestral eating space for over 16 years. Books Mentioned: The Nourishing Traditions Cookbook for Children It Takes Guts Sapiens Nutrition Information Restorative Wellness Solutions Nutritional Therapy Association Connect with James Barry @chefjamesbarry @eatpluck Eat Pluck Previous MAM Episode Mentioned: Halloween Episode
Ep 20Episode 20: 72 Years Wisdom
In this episode, Corey and I reflect on our birthdays and everything we have learned in the past 36 years of our lives. Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to listen to our episodes and follow us along on our journey of motherhood and holistic living. Stay tuned for many more interesting and informative episodes in season 2! Barefoot Shoes: Crupon Barefoot Sandals Xero Barefoot Shoes for Kids Earth Runners Natural Movement: Structural Elements (Local to DFW only) Kali Johnson @dancescienceapproved Previous MAM Episodes Mentioned: Halloween Episode Wise Traditions Conference 2021 Recap Postpartum Episode
Ep 19Episode 19: Food Education and Food Freedom with Liz Haselmayer
This is the last episode of season 1. We will be back soon with more episodes! Trigger warning: Eating disorders This episode touches on so many wonderful topics! Liz shares her history of her eating disorder and how that led her to create the Homegrown Education Curriculum. She talks about how we can educate our own kids (no matter what age) on the food they are eating and give them a lifelong, healthy relationship with food. She dives into what the Homegrown Education Curriculum is and how individuals can use it in their home or school. Finally, the conversation weaves in and out following the theme that food education IS food FREEDOM. Ultimately, we want our kids (and ourselves) to have the knowledge and freedom to choose the best foods for our family. This is an episode you won’t want to miss! Books Mentioned: Nourishing Traditions Nourishing Traditions Cookbook for Children Films Mentioned: From the Source on the Magnolia Network Master Chef Junior Resources Mentioned: UDF (United Dairy Farmers) Connect with Liz Haselmayer: @homegrown_education Homegrown Education Homegrown Podcast Christine’s Starting Solids with Baby Online Course: Nurtured Foundations The Nurtured Foundations Cookbook
Ep 18Episode 18: What CAN I Eat?! - Snacks Edition
In this episode, we talk about a hot topic: snacks! We start out by sharing some of the statistics related to Americans and their snacking habits as well as how much money the snacking industry makes. Then we go into some of the effects snacks have on our health and our children’s health. The conversation also touches on managing snacks outside the home at parties, sports events, and relatives’ homes. We end the episode by discussing how we each of our families manage snacks at home, what snacks we feed our kids, and listing off some of our favorite packaged snack brands as well as homemade snack ideas. Because there were so many snack brands and homemade snack suggestions mentioned in the episode, we decided to create a document to put them all together in one place for our listeners. As a thank you for taking the time to listen to our podcast, please click here to access the Modern Ancestral Mama Snacking Cheat Sheet!
Ep 17Episode 17: Finding Joy in Homemaking with Lisa Clark
In this episode, we interview Lisa Clark from Holistic Homemaking. We cover what homemaking is, the benefits it imparts on family life, how anyone can be a homemaker, budgeting tips, and finding joy in the kitchen. Lisa shares a little bit of her past and how she became interested in homemaking and ancestral nutrition. We discuss how even the busiest Modern Ancestral Mama can be a homemaker and how it can positively create a nurturing environment for the family. Books Mentioned: Nourishing Traditions Resources Mentioned: Mylar Bags with Oxygen Absorber 5 Gallon Jugs for Raw Milk Azure Standard Connect with Lisa Clark: Holistic Homemaker Substack Holistic Homemaking Instagram (@holistic_homemaking) Free ebook
Ep 16Episode 16: What CAN I Eat?! - Drinks Edition
In this episode, we talk about drinks! We discuss the less than desirable popular drinks consumed in today’s modern culture. Then we share some healthier alternatives as well as strategies for weaning off the extra sugary processed drinks. The conversation also touches on managing drinks outside the home at parties and relatives’ homes. Note: At the beginning of the show we talked a little bit about Coca-Cola and Corey might have mentioned something about the original recipe containing cocaine…after further research, we realized it was not the whole truth and had a good laugh about our blunder. Here is a fun article on the history of the original Coca-Cola. Oops! Books Mentioned: Cancer and the New Biology of Water Nourishing Traditions Recipes Mentioned: Thanksgiving Stuffing with Gizzards Chicken Salad with Liver (or gizzards) Bone Broth Hot Chocolate Other Podcast Mentioned: The Ancestral Kitchen Products Mentioned: LMNT Electrolyte Powder Dry Farm Wines (Corey’s Affiliate Link) *When you purchase using this link, you can get a bottle for a penny! And Corey gets a kickback. Thanks for supporting her!
Ep 15Episode 15: The Sacred Woman with Laura Prentice
In this episode, we interview Laura Prentice who is a Fertility Awareness Method practitioner. We touch on what FAM is and how women can use it to achieve or prevent pregnancy. She also shares with us the dark truth behind birth control, Pap smears, and mammograms. Finally, she shares with us how the modern ancestral mom can support their daughter through the tumultuous puberty years and reminds us all that womanhood is sacred, beautiful, and worthy of being celebrated! *Note* Christine made a mistake and introduced Laura as “Laura Beldam,” her actual name is: Laura Prentice. Resources Mentioned: Girls Online Menstrual Course Denelle Barbara Randall (@cervicalwellness) Cervical Wellness Connect with Laura Prentice: Beldam Woman Care Beldam Woman Care Instagram (@beldamwomancare)
S1 Ep 14Episode 14: What CAN I Eat!? - Desserts Edition
In this episode, we talk about artificial colors and their effects on the body, sugar and its history and effect on the body. Then we transition into discussing desserts and strategies for making them more nutrient-dense, we also share some of our favorite dessert recipes. The conversation also touches on managing desserts in the home, at parties, and with relatives, etc. Recipes Mentioned: Bone Marrow Custard (Pumpkin Flavor) Instant Pot New York Cheesecake Instant Pot Rice Pudding Vanilla Ice Cream Coconut Macaroons Dairy Free Panna Cotta Panna Cotta Cobbler Sourdough Desserts (Farmhouse on Boone) Books: Nourishing Traditions Food Babe Chewing the Fat Half the Sugar, All the Love Nourishing Traditions Cookbook for Children Food Products Mentioned: India Tree Natural Food Dyes Supernatural Sprinkles Wholesome Coconut Sugar History of Sugar: The Barbaric History of Sugar in America Sugar, The Bitter Truth Online Course Mentioned: Real Food + Real Families
Ep 13Episode 13: Conscious Parenting with Katie Crosby
In this episode, we interview Katie Crosby from Thriving Littles. Katie is a pediatric OT specializing in healing individuals through emotional work and nervous system recalibration. She works with children and adults on relational, physical, and spiritual healing and evolution through sensory and emotional regulation. In this episode, we discussed the definition of respectful parenting, the different styles of parenting, what is emotional regulation, the importance of environment and feeling safe, how to manage big transitions, and so much more! Podcasts Mentioned on Respectful Parenting: Unruffled Simplicity Parenting Books Mentioned on Respectful Parenting: Becky Bailey I Love You Rituals Becky Bailey Easy to Love, Difficult to Discipline First Feelings The Whole Brain Child Rest, Play, Grow Simplicity Parenting Beyond Behaviors No Bad Kids Brain Body Parenting No Drama Discipline It’s Okay Not to Share Siblings Without Rivalry Reflections for Adults: Carrie Contey Connect with Katie Crosby: Thriving Littles Thriving Littles Instagram Modern Ancestral Mamas is a podcast for mamas, by mamas. We discuss ancestral food, cooking, feeding our families, and holistic living to the everyday, modern mom. We are Corey and Christine, two mamas on a mission to nourish our families holistically while keeping it real in today’s crazy world.