Primal Aspects Podcast

In this episode we discuss significant lessons and stories that have stood out to us during our many hunts this year. As many of you know because of our involvement with sacred hunting we are able to participate and lead many hunts. This affords the ability to sharpen our skills throughout the year.  

Roary is a dear friend and mentor. He has helped guide us through many adventures. 

If you are unfamiliar with peptides or functional medicine, this is the episode to check out. We interview our good friend Abid who is a cardiologist, artist, hunter, and functional medicine practitioner with years of experience and an amazing background. He has a wealth of knowledge and explains why sometimes taking a break and focusing on recovery can help change your life. We also dive into how art can help us look at the world differently, physical and psychological benefits of archery, and a unique approach to health that most doctors don’t talk about.

Discussion episode where we go over the importance of functional medicine and how to utilize it in order to optimize health. If you are unfamiliar with functional medicine, this is the episode for you. We also talk about future projects and upcoming work.

Danny Clark has years of coaching and teaching under his belt and offers some amazing insights in ways to unlock your natural movement capabilities outside the gym. Whether you are an experienced athlete or entirely new to exercise, you can learn something valuable from listening and following Danny. Both of us have been fortunate enough to learn from him through years of direct coaching and friendship. After moving across country to New Mexico, we discuss the magic of the Four Corners. He also describes how archetypes can be expressed through human movement, a recent MovNat workshop in Columbia, and his personal evolution of movement.

Gemma represents the powerful energy that is the divine feminine. Through many different modalities she has gone deep into self exploration. As you will hear in this episode we talk a lot about tantra, one of Gemma's primary forms of spiritual work. 

The way Kellen see's it, fitness should honor both your body and mind. Fitness is the confidence and freedom to move well for a lifetime. He is eager to share with you a fresh perspective on movement and fitness to defy your age and stay fit for life!

Kellen spent years “chasing” his fitness goals and pushing h isbody to the limits. This approach got him in great shape...but at the cost of his health and happiness. He was feeling "old" in his 20s - overuse injuries, stiff muscles, and aching joints. Mentally, he felt like a slave to his workout & nutrition regimen. He was burning out and knew he needed a different approach for the long run.

His life changed when he was introduced to Natural Movement. He started to redesign his fitness around a balanced lifestyle. This simpler, more intuitive approach allowed him to better listen to his body and still make unbelievable gains in strength & mobility. Now, he is on a mission to help the masses become NATURALLY FIT!

This episode was a treat to record. It took us awhile to link up with Salemi because of his busy schedule, but it was worth it. Mike is truly an incredible coach and great dude. 

Mike specializes in human performance and is a sought after international presenter in the field of health and fitness.

Mike has a diverse background in strength and conditioning and has competed over the course of 15+ years at an elite level in Powerlifting and Kettlebell Sport. Through his own path of resolving sport-related injuries, Mike understands the importance of integrating the body, mind, and spirit as a means to foster high performance for the long term. His motivation is to help athletes, fitness professionals, and coaches discover their own potential from the inside-out.

Professionally, Mike has served as a Division 1 strength and conditioning coach for Santa Clara University, as well as been the trainer to elite athletes across a wide range of sports.

His focus is teaching educational workshops, certifications, and creating programs on unconventional training that build more balance athletes.

Fasting is an ancient practice that many cultures across the globe have utilized for both physical and spiritual health. Today's episode is an exploration when you should fast, some success tips, and why.  

Metabolic Flexibility

Can you comfortably make it 14 hours without eating?

Do you require multiple small snacks throughout the day?

Can you train in a low carb or fasted state?

These are a few of the questions that can help determine if you have metabolic flexibility or insulin resistance. This is an important topic because multiple health problems can arise if your body is not managing blood sugar efficiently. Insulin resistance can be an early warning sign for diabetes, obesity, heart disease, and many other conditions and is a direct indicator that your metabolism is not operating the way it should be. Many people are unknowingly living with insulin resistance and are unaware of the consequences that can take place if this condition is not addressed. The goals of this episode are to inform and educate on ways to improve metabolic flexibility, increase your body’s ability to utilize fat for fuel, and decrease cravings for starches and sugars. This is a valuable episode for anybody looking to boost energy levels and learn more about preventing chronic disease.

When you study anthropology and culture it becomes very obvious that there is no single human diet or way of eating. There is an extreme variety in plants, animals, herbs, and methods of preparation amongst the world’s population so why do so many “experts” recommend specific diets? With so many diets available today it can be extremely difficult to decide which the best one is. In this episode we go over why you shouldn’t even worry about diets and should instead focus on eating high quality, real food. Our ancestors considered food sacred and based their lives on acquiring the healthiest food possible. This is the approach we recommend and back it up with science, history, and personal experience.

How did a young boy who was outcast from his tribe eventually rise to become one of the most powerful and visionary conquerors of all time? Is it true that Europe and much of the modern world greatly benefited from the wave of destruction brought on by the Mongol hordes? How can lessons from hunting, shamanism, and nature benefit civilized people? In this episode, we break down and review the fascinating work of Jack Weatherford to answer these questions and help listeners learn a different side of Mongol history that is not widely known. In his 2004 book titled Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World, a beautiful and violent picture is painted of a people who united under a leader and changed the course of history which can still be felt today.

Do you know what is lurking in your tap water? If you haven’t done any research or looked into this topic on your own we highly recommend you check out this episode. Understanding hydration can be complicated but we break it down into manageable chunks so you start applying this information as soon as possible. We cover why its important to stay hydrated, ways to select the best water available, and how to develop a true connection with water.

John Dionne is a true friend and brother that has incorporated comedy into stressful times and helps those around find a sense of relief through laughter. We dive into the cosmic archetype of the Jester and why it is so important for them to use humor in order to illuminate hypocrisy and corruption that exist in all aspects of society. Sometimes it is necessary to point out the flaws of leaders and government and realize the divine comedy that exists in our modern world. John Dionne is also a Jiu-Jitsu blue belt who brings his sense of humor to the mats and helps foster a sense of play to the sometimes violent art of submission grappling. It was a great conversation that has many hidden gems.

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Expanding on the conversation in episdoe 3 "Ancestral Nutrition". This episode explore what fat is, why it's critical, and the best food sources to get it from.

In this episode, we talk about Mansal's Sacred Hunting mission, rites of passage a boy moving into manhood via a set event or challenge, and much more indigenous wisdom. This conversation is special because through it came some amazing collaborations with Mansal. 

All of us in the modern world have ancestors who were primal hunters. We help listeners apply lessons from their mindset, attitude, and way of life which revolved around an intimate connection with tribe and nature. Viewing the world through their eyes can change the way we see ourselves and the world around us. Even if you are not a hunter, you can still learn from this episode.

An awesome conversation with an OG podcaster, coach, motivator, Navy Vet, and entrepreneur. Listen to his thoughts on technology, fear mindset, and truth.

Guess what? There is no single diet that all humans have followed. This is the Primal Aspects perspective on nutrition. Forget what you have learned in traditional nutrition class, we go way beyond calories and macronutrients. If you think you know everything about nutrition check out this episode and let us know your thoughts. Sometimes you have to ignore the experts and look at history, culture, and anthropology to learn about nutrition. Improve your health, energy, and focus by combining modern knowledge and ancestral wisdom when it comes to eating.

A solo episode on our evolutionary perspective on the origins of human movement. We go hard and discuss the psychology of movement, the CHEK perspective of infant development, how moving our spine influences how we think, and much more. The information shared is an amalgamation of our years of study, experience with clients, and our own personal growth.

Hear our backgrounds, goals, and mistakes which have led us to where we are now. We jump into several topics such as hunting, civilization, Jiu Jitsu, and talking circles. We lay out where we want to go with the podcast and ideas for the future. This is a great episode to learn a little about us.