I'm back this week with a fascinating podcast episode from my favorite Functional Medicine doctor - and this one is near and dear to my heart...
If you've been following this blog for a while, you probably know that I'm a big fan of regenerative agriculture. While I don't believe it's the solution to all the world's problems, I do think that it can go a long way towards solving some of the health and environmental issues we are facing today.
I do feel that we eat far too much meat here in America, so I'm not saying that simply switching your daily meat source to regeneratively-raised meat is the whole solution. However, I do believe that if we all reduced our meat consumption (say, to once per week), and we chose to eat ONLY regenerative meat when we do so, this could go a long way.
We’ve all heard the phrase “food is medicine” - but as Dr. Mark Hyman reminds us in this powerful podcast episode, it’s not just a catchy slogan. It’s a biological truth.
In this inspiring conversation, Dr. Hyman sits down with Autumn Smith, co-founder of PaleoValley and Wild Pastures, to talk about how food quality, farming practices, and soil health all play a crucial role in our personal well-being. After overcoming her own struggles with digestive and mental health, Autumn has dedicated her life to helping others access truly nutrient-dense, healing foods - the kind our bodies are designed to thrive on.
Together, they explore how regenerative farming can restore both the planet’s soil and our own health from the inside out. You’ll gain eye-opening insights on why how your food is raised matters just as much as what you eat - and how choosing regeneratively raised foods can actually deliver the same healing compounds found in plants.
If you've been following this blog for a while, you probably know that I'm a big fan of regenerative agriculture. While I don't believe it's the solution to all the world's problems, I do think that it can go a long way towards solving some of the health and environmental issues we are facing today.
I do feel that we eat far too much meat here in America, so I'm not saying that simply switching your daily meat source to regeneratively-raised meat is the whole solution. However, I do believe that if we all reduced our meat consumption (say, to once per week), and we chose to eat ONLY regenerative meat when we do so, this could go a long way.
We’ve all heard the phrase “food is medicine” - but as Dr. Mark Hyman reminds us in this powerful podcast episode, it’s not just a catchy slogan. It’s a biological truth.
In this inspiring conversation, Dr. Hyman sits down with Autumn Smith, co-founder of PaleoValley and Wild Pastures, to talk about how food quality, farming practices, and soil health all play a crucial role in our personal well-being. After overcoming her own struggles with digestive and mental health, Autumn has dedicated her life to helping others access truly nutrient-dense, healing foods - the kind our bodies are designed to thrive on.
Together, they explore how regenerative farming can restore both the planet’s soil and our own health from the inside out. You’ll gain eye-opening insights on why how your food is raised matters just as much as what you eat - and how choosing regeneratively raised foods can actually deliver the same healing compounds found in plants.
Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:
Dr. Hyman and Autumn remind us that when we heal the soil, we heal ourselves—and that transformation begins with the choices we make every day, starting right on our plates.
Listen to the full episode here:
- How to tell if your meat is truly regenerative
- What labels like “grass-fed,” “grass-finished,” and “regenerative” really mean
- Why soil health directly impacts your nutrient intake
- Simple ways to reduce inflammation through better fats
- Affordable steps to eat well and support the planet
Dr. Hyman and Autumn remind us that when we heal the soil, we heal ourselves—and that transformation begins with the choices we make every day, starting right on our plates.
Listen to the full episode here:
Here's more about the episode:
(0:00) Autumn Smith's health journey and professional background
(0:43) Nutrient depletion in our food supply
(1:21) Quality of food's impact on health and IBS
(3:09) Gut-brain connection and mental health improvements through diet
(7:49) Nutritional metabolic psychiatry and food system issues
(12:15) Soil nutrient depletion by industrial agriculture
(16:14) Nutrient density in food and the Beef Nutrient Density Project
(21:42) Metabolomics, phytonutrients, and comparing meat quality
(28:10) Health benefits of regenerative meat
(33:42) Ergothioneine, soil health, and identifying quality meat
(39:23) Meat consumption, longevity, and processed diet concerns
(41:17) Phytochemicals, human trials, and omega-3 deficiency
(53:39) Improving chicken omega-3 ratio and Wild Pastures initiative
(57:57) Beef market consolidation and environmental impacts of farming
(1:00:11) Regenerative agriculture and whole animal utilization
(1:02:22) Earth's recovery during COVID and environmental benefits
(1:05:04) Real cost of cheap food and making healthy budget choices
(1:09:27) Success in a food desert and tips for affordable healthy eating
(1:17:03) Conclusion, resources, and gratitude
(1:18:06) Final message and reflections on future research
Check it out, and let me know what you think!
Rose.
(0:00) Autumn Smith's health journey and professional background
(0:43) Nutrient depletion in our food supply
(1:21) Quality of food's impact on health and IBS
(3:09) Gut-brain connection and mental health improvements through diet
(7:49) Nutritional metabolic psychiatry and food system issues
(12:15) Soil nutrient depletion by industrial agriculture
(16:14) Nutrient density in food and the Beef Nutrient Density Project
(21:42) Metabolomics, phytonutrients, and comparing meat quality
(28:10) Health benefits of regenerative meat
(33:42) Ergothioneine, soil health, and identifying quality meat
(39:23) Meat consumption, longevity, and processed diet concerns
(41:17) Phytochemicals, human trials, and omega-3 deficiency
(53:39) Improving chicken omega-3 ratio and Wild Pastures initiative
(57:57) Beef market consolidation and environmental impacts of farming
(1:00:11) Regenerative agriculture and whole animal utilization
(1:02:22) Earth's recovery during COVID and environmental benefits
(1:05:04) Real cost of cheap food and making healthy budget choices
(1:09:27) Success in a food desert and tips for affordable healthy eating
(1:17:03) Conclusion, resources, and gratitude
(1:18:06) Final message and reflections on future research
Check it out, and let me know what you think!
Rose.
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