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Laird Hamilton, American big-wave surfer, is on the podcast today talking about his relationship with fear amongst other things such as our relationship with death, flow states, his diet and lifestyle choices, and his thoughts on sunscreen and sunglasses. 00:05:45 The contrarian mindset & Laird’s background 00:15:00 Tribalism and our relationship with death 00:36:50 Transcending fear 00:46:45 Experiencing flow states in nature 00:56:47 Sunscreen & sunglasses 01:00:10 Laird’s diet 01:18:30 Laird’s family life 01:27:45 What’s next for Laird? Sponsors: Heart & Soil: www.heartandsoil.co Sign up for Animal Based Gathering 2023: animalbasedgathering.com  Make a donation to the Animal Based Nutritional Research Foundation: abnrf.org  Bon Charge: boncharge.com, use code CARNIVOREMD for 15% off your order Zero Acre: www.zeroacre.com/PAUL or use code PAUL for free shipping on your first order Sacred Hunting: sacredhunting.com/PAUL, get $250 off your hunt

4 Sep 20231h 35min

This week’s podcast covers the controversial topic of fruit juice. Paul makes an argument for why you should include fruit juice in your diet without fearing glucose spikes or carb overload. He explains the benefits of carbohydrates in one’s diet in the form of fruit, honey, and fruit juice. 00:06:00 Paul’s food & autoimmune journey 00:12:00 Carbohydrates & insulin resistance/fasting glucose 00:19:05 Benefits of including carbohydrates in your diet 00:23:20 Should obese people or people with diabetes consume carbohydrates? 00:26:50 Sugar addiction & gut dysbiosis 00:31:50 Do blood sugar spikes increase glycation?  00:38:05 Research on different kinds of fruit juice 00:56:00 Why not to fear blood sugar spikes and blood glucose levels 01:00:00 Thoughts on NAFLD References: There are NO hidden dangers in fruit and honey: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dm9-DDoSqhM Effect of rice diet on diabetes mellitus associated with vascular disease: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/13591100/ Supplemental Watermelon Juice Attenuates Acute Hyperglycemia-Induced Macro-and Microvascular Dysfunction in Healthy Adults: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34510203/ The Effect of Watermelon Juice Supplementation on Heart Rate Variability and Metabolic Response during an Oral Glucose Challenge: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9967111/ Watermelon Juice: a Novel Functional Food to Increase Circulating Lycopene in Older Adult Women: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30756297/ Effects of red orange juice intake on endothelial function and inflammatory markers in adult subjects with increased cardiovascular risk: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22492368/ Drinking orange juice increases total antioxidant status and decreases lipid peroxidation in adults: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24476220/ Effect of orange juice intake on vitamin C concentrations and biomarkers of antioxidant status in humans: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12936929/ Effects of Tart Cherry Juice on Biomarkers of Inflammation and Oxidative Stress in Older Adults: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6413159/ Concord grape juice supplementation improves memory function in older adults with mild cognitive impairment: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20028599/ Commercial Grape Juices Inhibit the in Vitro Oxidation of Human Low-Density Lipoproteins: https://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/jf9707952 Grape juice but not orange or grapefruit juice inhibits human platelet aggregation: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10613766/ Purple grape juice improves endothelial function and reduces the susceptibility of LDL cholesterol to oxidation in patients with coronary artery disease: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10477529/ The effects of pomegranate juice consumption on blood pressure and cardiovascular health: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21457902/ Pomegranate juice: a heart-healthy fruit juice: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19146506/ Anthocyanin/polyphenolic-rich fruit juice reduces oxidative cell damage in an intervention study with patients on hemodialysis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19064553/ Fruit juice consumption modulates antioxidative status, immune status and DNA damage: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12667600/ Relevance of the Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load for Body Weight, Diabetes, and Cardiovascular Disease: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6213615/ Fructose, high-fructose corn syrup, sucrose, and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease or indexes of liver health: a systematic review and meta-analysis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25099546/ Sponsors: Heart & Soil: www.heartandsoil.co Sign up for Animal Based Gathering 2023: animalbasedgathering.com  Make a donation to the Animal Based Nutritional Research Foundation: abnrf.org  Sacred Hunting: sacredhunting.com/PAUL, get $250 off your hunt Calima Salt: drpaulsalt.com, for a free bag of Calima Sea Salt Rhizal: https://rhizal.co/, use code PAUL for 10% off your purchase

29 Aug 20231h 2min

This week’s episode is a collaborative conversation between Dr. Paul and Dr. Mohammad Alo, board-certified cardiologist and Personal Trainer. They both offer their differing perspectives about lipids, LDL, cardiovascular disease, and seed oils. 00:00:00 Podcast begins 00:08:08 Dr. Alo’s thoughts on cardiovascular risk 00:15:18 Dr. Paul’s thoughts on cardiovascular risk & insulin resistance  00:31:38 Metabolic health of Americans 00:37:53 LDL, APOEB & atherosclerosis  00:43:53 How fasting insulin & insulin resistance relate to atherosclerosis 00:52:48 Arteries vs. veins & atherosclerosis 01:12:38 Genes vs. lifestyles & insulin resistance 01:19:23 Seed oils vs. saturated fat 01:41:38 The problems with “totality of evidence” 01:52:38 Concluding statements References: Connect with Dr. Alo: https://www.dralo.net/links Sponsors: Heart & Soil: www.heartandsoil.co Sign up for Animal Based Gathering 2023: animalbasedgathering.com  Make a donation to the Animal Based Nutritional Research Foundation: abnrf.org   Marek Health: marekhealth.com/fundamentalhealth, use code PAUL for 10% off your first lab order Calima Salt: drpaulsalt.com, for a free bag of Calima Sea Salt Joovv Light Therapy: http://joovv.com/paul, use code PAUL for an exclusive discount Rhizal: https://rhizal.co/, use code PAUL for 10% off your purchase

15 Aug 20232h 2min

This week, Paul interviews Ben Patrick, also known as the “Knees Over Toes Guy,” on his podcast in no place other than Costa Rica. They have an in depth conversation about optimal health and diet, how Ben thinks outside the box in terms of exercise and exercise form, and Ben’s upcoming exciting project in regards to opening a school of his own. 00:10:00 Los Angeles vs. Costa Rica and tenants of optimal health 00:13:07 Ben’s diet  00:22:20 Gaining weight & building muscle 00:35:50 Fruit & honey vs. sugar 00:42:20 Toxins in the home 00:40:30 Key principles of fitness 00:45:45 The importance of organs & raw dairy  00:55:52 Strengthening the shoulder 01:00:00 Ben’s upcoming projects & school program Sponsors: Heart & Soil: www.heartandsoil.co Carnivore MD Merch: www.kaleisbullshit.shop Make a donation to the Animal Based Nutritional Research Foundation: abnrf.org  Animal Based 30, join the challenge! https://heartandsoil.co/animalbased30/ Calima Salt: drpaulsalt.com, for a free bag of Calima Sea Salt Bon Charge: boncharge.com, use code CARNIVOREMD for 15% off your order Zero Acre: www.zeroacre.com/PAUL or use code PAUL for free shipping on your first order Air Doctor: https://airdoctorpro.com/, use code PAUL for up to 39% off or up to $300 off your order

8 Aug 20231h 12min

In today’s podcast, Paul unpacks the myth that eating red meat is counterproductive to longevity. He explains all of the unique nutrients found in red meat, how much red meat he believes we need, and why he believes that red meat in fact reverses aging. 00:11:35 Mainstream view of red meat & the problem with epidemiology studies 00:19:35 Unique nutrients in red meat 00:30:30 Taurine 00:39:05 How much red meat we should be eating 00:43:35 Creatine, carnosine, anserine 00:53:55 The importance of B-12 00:58:10 Conclusion Sponsors: Heart & Soil: www.heartandsoil.co Carnivore MD Merch: www.kaleisbullshit.shop Make a donation to the Animal Based Nutritional Research Foundation: abnrf.org  Animal Based 30, join the challenge! https://heartandsoil.co/animalbased30/ Marek Health: marekhealth.com/fundamentalhealth, use code PAUL for 10% off your first lab order Colima Salt: drpaulsalt.com, for a free bag of Colima Sea Salt Rhizal: https://rhizal.co/, use code PAUL for 10% off your purchase Joovv Light Therapy: http://joovv.com/paul, use code PAUL for an exclusive discount References: Meat & Longevity Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8GmGIqxA0Q&t=36s Debuking Common Vegan Arguments Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q46ca9CQzcE Cutting red meat-for a longer life: https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/cutting-red-meat-for-a-longer-life Mortality in vegetarians and comparable nonvegetarians in the United Kingdom: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26657045/ Vegetarian diet and all-cause mortality: Evidence from a large population-based Australian cohort - the 45 and Up Study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28040519/ Meat intake and cause-specific mortality: a pooled analysis of Asian prospective cohort studies: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23902788/ Bryan Johnson Supplements: https://blueprint.bryanjohnson.co/#step-2-supplements Important roles of dietary taurine, creatine, carnosine, anserine and 4-hydroxyproline in human nutrition and health: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7088015/ Taurine deficiency as a driver of aging: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37289866/ Animal-based calculator: https://www.paulsaladinomd.co/ab-guide Use of creatine in the elderly and evidence for effects on cognitive function in young and old: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21394604/ Dietary Intervention Modifies DNA Methylation Age Assessed by the Epigenetic Clock: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30350398/ The effects of long-term daily folic acid and vitamin B12 supplementation on genome-wide DNA methylation in elderly subjects: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26568774/ B vitamins, homocysteine, and neurocognitive function in the elderly: https://ajcn.nutrition.org/article/S0002-9165(23)07031-4/fulltext Can Vitamins Slow Down the Body’s Aging Process?: https://kids.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/frym.2022.707514

1 Aug 20231h

In this week’s podcast, Paul sits with Mark McAfee on the largest raw dairy farm in the world, RAW Farm. They talk about about Mark’s process of raising and caring for cattle that produces clean, safe raw milk, the overall benefits of raw milk and colostrum in terms of gut health, and why we should “make milk RAW again!” 00:09:08 Beneficial bacteria in milk & kefir 00:11:13 The history of pasteurization in America 00:18:18 Benefits of breastfeeding (mammalian milk) 00:27:38 Germ theory & terrain theory 00:29:38 The role of raw milk & colostrum 00:36:38 The origins of RAW farm  00:42:18 Comparing dairy farms production methods 00:45:08 Why isn’t raw milk legal everywhere? 00:48:53 The milk barn story 00:51:18 The process of making RAW cheese & the importance of bacteria 01:12:08 Benefits of butter and milk fat References: British Columbia Herdshare Association: bcherdshare.org/ Sponsors: Heart & Soil: www.heartandsoil.co Carnivore MD Merch: www.kaleisbullshit.shop Make a donation to the Animal Based Nutritional Research Foundation: abnrf.org  Schwank Grills: schwankgrills.com, use code PAUL150 for $150 off a Schwank 1500 degree grill Earth Runners: www.earthrunners.com, use code CARNIVORE for 10% off your order Bon Charge: boncharge.com, use code CARNIVOREMD for 15% off your order

25 Juli 20231h 16min

This week, Paul is reposting his debut on The Skinny Confidential Podcast. Lauren and Michael, the hosts of the show, ask Paul about animal-based eating for optimal health, beef tallow as skincare, questions about what kind of milk to consume, and why vegans may be more similar to animal-based eaters than we may think. 00:06:45 Animal-based during pregnancy 00:08:10 Informing vegans about eating animals 00:12:45 Paul’s background in root cause medicine 00:17:40 The “perfect poop” 00:20:35 Why to reincorporate meat into your diet 00:23:50 Ethics, environmentalism, and veganism 00:31:40 How a vegan may incorporate meat 00:35:20 What to look for when buying meat 00:40:20 Almond milk vs. raw milk 00:49:30 Phthalates & PFAs 00:55:00 Switching from carnivore to animal-based  01:01:20 Weight loss with animal-based 01:06:00 A day in the life in Costa Rica 01:15:00 Seed oils vs. tallow 01:25:00 Protein intake Sponsors: Heart & Soil: www.heartandsoil.co Carnivore MD Merch: www.kaleisbullshit.shop Make a donation to the Animal Based Nutritional Research Foundation: abnrf.org Rhizal: https://rhizal.co/, use code PAUL for 10% off your purchase Joovv Light Therapy: http://joovv.com/paul, use code PAUL for an exclusive discount Calima Salt: drpaulsalt.com, for a free bag of Calima Sea Salt Marek Health: marekhealth.com/fundamentalhealth, use code PAUL for 10% off your first lab order

18 Juli 20231h 31min