Blogs
Who Owns Your Beef?
High beef prices are the visible symptom of a shrinking herd and a processing industry run by four companies. A temporary import quota is meant to help, but it doesn't fix the underlying fragility. Here's how the system works, and how to buy around it.
Light. Food. Sleep
Vitamin D still matters, but it's not the only thing to chase. Here's the light, food, and sleep plan I lean on as the days get shorter, from morning sun to red night lights.
Dairy Fat Guide
Whole fat, reduced fat, nonfat, raw, or pasteurized: they all have a place. I break down macros, calcium, processing, how I choose dairy for baking, and why "humans shouldn't drink milk" doesn't hold up.
Prepared, Not Paranoid
Pneumonic plague is in the headlines. Here's what it actually is, what we know so far, and how I'm preparing: a strong body, a stocked pantry, an emergency kit, and a plan I decided on in advance.
The October Reset
Skip the complicated fall detox. The October Reset is about getting back to basics with whole foods, seasonal eating, nutrient density, movement, sunlight, and local food.
Anti-optimization Guide
What if the best approach to nutrition isn't more optimization, but less? A simpler approach to eating well starts with whole foods, nutrient density, quality sourcing, and getting back to the basics.
No Added Hormones
Confused by “hormone-free,” “no hormones administered,” and “raised without steroids”? Here’s what beef labels actually mean and what to ask your farmer.
Skip The Meat
Labor Day was bought through the grit and sacrifices of working-class families who stood up to monopolies. Yet today, we "celebrate" by handing our hard-earned dollars right back to the corporate cartels squeezing independent farmers. It's time to remember what got us here—and reclaim the lost art of sacrifice at the grill.
Steamboat Summer Guide
Planning a summer trip to Steamboat Springs? Here is an insider guide to living like a local: farm-fresh food, animal-based wellness, alpine movement, hot springs, and authentic Western heritage.
The Boring Fix
Going all-in on day one feels like commitment. It's actually the opposite — you're stacking five hard changes on your body at once, and it can only rebel against one of them. Here's the mechanism behind why the "hardcore" approach fails, and the boring, unglamorous order that actually sticks.
Rethink Your Vitamin
Walk down any supplement aisle, and you’ll see shelves packed with promises. But there’s a catch: most synthetic multivitamins are isolated chemical compounds stripped of the vital co-factors your body needs to absorb them. Discover the hidden biological reason your supplements are falling flat, why real food is superior, and the simple whole-food swaps that change everything.
Reclaiming Real Connection
If you haven't been freaked out by how isolated we've become, something is wrong. Here is why we need to break the screen trance and build real community.
The Sunscreen Lie
You aren't burning because the sun is your enemy. You are burning because you are frying from the inside out in real time. Here is the truth about the sunscreen paradox, lipid peroxidation, and how to reclaim your birthright to stand in the light.
Low-Tox Grill Guide
I’m not giving up grilling anytime soon—but I am intentional about how I do it. In this post, I’m breaking down how I rank outdoor cooking methods from a lower-tox perspective, from overhead infrared grills to smokers, gas grills, charcoal, and open flame. If you want to keep the ritual and flavor of grilling while minimizing smoke, flare-ups, and excessive charring, here’s how I think about it.
Summer Sauna Secrets
Think saunaing in the summer heat sounds counterintuitive? It's actually one of the best cellular and mental resets of the year. From the hidden dangers of polyester bathing suits to the mental magic of a phone-free space, here is how to build an intuitive, low-tox sauna routine this July (plus a look at my favorite backyard upgrade!).
Own Your Health
Relying on a broken supply chain or a gatekeeping healthcare system during a crisis is a gamble you don’t have to take. Learn how to structure your home health sanctuary—from daily whole-food terrain support to advanced emergency kits—so you can confidently handle wellness right from home.
Less Is Beautiful
At 20, beauty felt like an exhausting, moving target. At 40, it feels like alignment. From chasing harsh trends and covering up symptoms to embracing ancestral nutrition, low-tox tools, and radical self-trust—this is the story of how I stopped treating my body like a project to be fixed, and finally allowed myself to become who I already am.
PFAS, Mold, and Jitters
Your "caffeine sensitivity" might actually be a reaction to mold toxins, forever chemicals, and pesticides lurking in low-grade coffee. Here's the science behind clean sourcing and how to upgrade your morning ritual for steady, jitter-free energy.
Stop The Gray
At 39, I have minimal grays and zero hair dye. The secret isn’t genetics—it’s biological preservation. Learn how to neutralize "internal bleach," fix nutrient deficiencies, and stop the lifestyle factors that are suffocating your hair follicles.
Waking Your Foundation
Most people move through life on autopilot, disconnected from their own bodies. The fix is simpler than you think and it starts right under your heels.