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Everyday Ancestral is the podcast where modern life meets ancestral wisdom.

Hosted by James Barry, this show dives deep into how we can bring practical, holistic living into our daily routines, inspired by the traditions and practices of our ancestors. From health and nutrition to personal growth and meaningful connections, each episode offers insights, inspiring stories, and real-life tips to help you live a more intentional, well-balanced life. Whether you’re a health enthusiast or someone seeking a deeper connection to the world around you, Everyday Ancestral will help you find simple ways to make ancient wisdom work for you today.

podcastCanada, the 51st State? B. Lorraine Smith on National Identity, Tariffs, and the Illusion of Borders

Canada, the 51st State? B. Lorraine Smith on National Identity, Tariffs, and the Illusion of Borders

What if the economy wasn’t about profit, but about life? In this episode, I sit down with B. Lorraine Smith, a regenerative business strategist who helps leaders and individuals rethink sustainabil...

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podcastThe Art of the Long Game: How Martin Jacobson Uses Pressure, Presence, and Pattern to Win at Life

The Art of the Long Game: How Martin Jacobson Uses Pressure, Presence, and Pattern to Win at Life

What does poker have to do with ancestral wisdom? Everything.In this episode of Everyday Ancestral, 2014 World Series of Poker Champion Martin Jacobson shares how traits like stillness, resilience,...

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podcastCan Detox Reverse Infertility? Clearing the Way for Conception, Naturally with Deidre Bloomquist

Can Detox Reverse Infertility? Clearing the Way for Conception, Naturally with Deidre Bloomquist

We live in a chemical soup of 80,000+ manmade substances, many of which are silently impacting our fertility and our kids’ health. In this powerful conversation, Deidre Bloomquist breaks down how t...

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podcast''I Lost 100 Pounds Eating Real Food and Walking Every Day'' — Brandon Miller Proves Modern Ancestral Living Works

''I Lost 100 Pounds Eating Real Food and Walking Every Day'' — Brandon Miller Proves Modern Ancestral Living Works

At 18, Brandon lost over 100 pounds but the crash diets and extremes left him depleted, not empowered. In this episode, he opens up about the hidden costs of diet culture, his journey through keto ...

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podcastThe Feminine Blueprint: Why Ancestral Cultures May Hold the Key to Modern Women’s Health with Mary Ruddick Part 2

The Feminine Blueprint: Why Ancestral Cultures May Hold the Key to Modern Women’s Health with Mary Ruddick Part 2

In Part Two of this powerful conversation with global health researcher Mary Reddick, we explore the disconnection epidemic plaguing modern life and how it’s reshaping our health, relationships, an...

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podcastTraditional Healing Meets Modern Mastery: Dr. Adam Gavine’s 2-Day Fix for Chronic Pain Pt. 1

Traditional Healing Meets Modern Mastery: Dr. Adam Gavine’s 2-Day Fix for Chronic Pain Pt. 1

What if your chronic pain isn’t permanent, it’s just misunderstood? In this episode, Dr. Adam Gavine, sports chiropractor and co-creator of the Wasabi Method, shares how fascia-focused movement and...

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podcastThe Hidden Link Between Diet and Diagnosis: How Food Transformed One Child’s Autism with Julie Matthews

The Hidden Link Between Diet and Diagnosis: How Food Transformed One Child’s Autism with Julie Matthews

When parents are told “your child just is that way,” it can feel hopeless but Julie Matthews offers a different perspective. In this episode, the veteran nutritionist and researcher shares how pers...

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podcast“It’s Just Who I Am” Is a Lie: What Your DNA Really Says About You with Dr. Tyler Panzer

“It’s Just Who I Am” Is a Lie: What Your DNA Really Says About You with Dr. Tyler Panzer

In this revealing episode, Dr. Tyler Panzner, a PhD scientist turned holistic health coach, shares how understanding your unique genetics can finally crack the code on chronic symptoms like anxiety...

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podcastThe Feminine Blueprint: Why Ancestral Cultures May Hold the Key to Modern Women’s Health with Mary Ruddick Part 1

The Feminine Blueprint: Why Ancestral Cultures May Hold the Key to Modern Women’s Health with Mary Ruddick Part 1

In this powerful episode of Everyday Ancestral, Mary Ruddick—known as the “Sherlock Holmes of Health”—shares how modern women can overcome burnout, hormonal imbalance, and isolation by returning to...

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podcastProtecting Your Family from Chronic Health Triggers, Hidden Ingredients, and a Medical System Built to Keep You in the Dark | Melissa Crispell

Protecting Your Family from Chronic Health Triggers, Hidden Ingredients, and a Medical System Built to Keep You in the Dark | Melissa Crispell

Naturopath & supplement insider Melissa Crispell uncovers the shocking truth behind common additives, mold-based citric acid, and what’s really in your “clean” supplements.

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podcastWhat Do We Owe Our Parents? Duty, Dementia, and First-Gen Identity in a Polarized World | Sophia Nguyen Eng

What Do We Owe Our Parents? Duty, Dementia, and First-Gen Identity in a Polarized World | Sophia Nguyen Eng

In this heartfelt episode of Everyday Ancestral, Sophia Eng shares her journey as a first-generation Vietnamese-American navigating caregiving, cultural identity, and generational legacy. From grow...

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podcastThe More I Cleaned Out My Pantry, the Better I Got – From Sick to Sovereign with Mira Dessy

The More I Cleaned Out My Pantry, the Better I Got – From Sick to Sovereign with Mira Dessy

Mira Dessy, once a self-described healthy eater and database administrator, found her health unraveling despite her best efforts. After years of mystery symptoms and unanswered diagnoses, one book ...

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