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The Primal Shift

Primal Shift is about helping you achieve optimal health by bridging the gap between ancestral living and the demands of modern society. We’ll talk about every aspect of a healthy life, including sleep, nutrition, exercise, stress management, environmental toxins, hormesis, belonging and tribalism, and reconnecting with nature. Get ready to unlock the transformative power of nature as the ultimate biohack, revolutionize your health and reconnect you with your primal self. Each episode is short and

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109: The Gut Disease “Truth” Doctors Never Told You...

The Primal Shift ·

2025/09/17

Most people with gut issues get fed the same script: It’s genetic. It’s lifelong. The best you can do is try to manage the symptoms. But in this episode, holistic nutritionist and physician consultant Josh Dech pushes back on that conventional wisdom, arguing that what we typically call “autoimmune” disease is often a sign of the body protecting itself from toxins lodged in tissue – not a genetic defect that leads the body to attack itself. After working with hundreds of Crohn’s, colitis and severe

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108: Europe vs. America: The Health Secret Nobody...

The Primal Shift ·

2025/09/10

I recently spent a week in Austria, bouncing between my grandparents’ farmhouse and the alpine trails I grew up on. And it hit me how stark the contrast is between the foundation they built and the environment kids are growing up in today. My grandparents are 92 and 93, still living on their own. They had decades of clean food, pure alpine water, long days outside and zero WiFi. And then, over the last 10-20 years, an Americanized creep of seed oils, ultra-processed snacks and glyphosate started

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107: The Truth About Detox Myths

The Primal Shift ·

2025/09/03

Most people have been told at some point that the way to “detox” is to buy a cleanse, live on juice for a week, or chase down some supplement that promises to pull toxins out of the body. But the reality is very different. In this episode, I unpack what detoxification really looks like, and explain why your body already comes equipped with everything it needs to keep itself clean — provided you don’t get in its way. How does it work? Instead of imagining the liver as a sponge full of toxins or

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106: Why Eating Like Your Grandparents Won’t Save You

The Primal Shift ·

2025/08/27

In this episode, I explore whether following an ancestral diet and traditional eating habits is enough to keep us healthy today. While our grandparents thrived on simple meals, the reality of modern food quality, hidden environmental toxins, and processed foods inflammation paint a different picture. I share how chronic stress and health challenges, along with changes like A1 vs A2 milk casein, affect our bodies in ways past generations didn’t face. We’ll look at why homesteading health problems

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105: The Anti-Fatigue Factor in Liver Nobody Can Explain

The Primal Shift ·

2025/08/20

In this episode, I share a fascinating 1950s endurance experiment with rats that uncovered what researchers called an “anti-fatigue factor” in beef liver. The results highlight why organ meats like liver are nature’s ultimate multivitamin and how even small micronutrient deficiencies can wreck ATP energy production, mitochondrial health, and overall performance. I’ll walk you through what the study revealed, how it ties into modern fatigue and performance issues, and why I believe high-quality

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104: Why I Switched from 2 Meals to 3 a Day

The Primal Shift ·

2025/08/13

For years I thrived on two large meals a day – a late-morning breakfast after training and an early dinner. And the results spoke for themselves: stable blood sugar, excellent insulin sensitivity, low body fat, and plenty of energy. But I began noticing a drawback. Those evening meals, heavy in protein and fat, kept my digestive system working for hours after I went to bed, raising my heart rate, lowering my HRV, and occasionally causing acid reflux. Shifting dinner earlier didn’t help much, and I

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103: The Shocking Truth About Mouth Breathing with...

The Primal Shift ·

2025/08/06

Snoring isn’t normal—it’s a warning sign. In this episode, I sit down with Alex Neist, founder of Hostage Tape, to talk about the real dangers of mouth breathing, why quality sleep starts with your nose, and how mouth taping changed his life (and saved his marriage). We cover everything from snoring solutions and sleep apnea natural remedies to the science behind nasal breathing benefits and how to mouth tape for workouts. If you’ve read Breath by James Nestor, this conversation takes it to the next

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102: Everyday Products That Destroy Hormones

The Primal Shift ·

2025/07/30

Too much estrogen — even the fake kind — is wrecking our health. In this episode, Kathy and I break down the hidden endocrine disruptors lurking in your bathroom: shampoos, lotions, deodorants, candles, and even “natural” products that aren’t so natural. We share the exact non-toxic swaps we’ve made over the years (without breaking the bank), and why some “clean” labels still aren’t enough. We also dive into feminine health, EMF mitigation, and the real reason birth control might be one of the most

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101: Hidden Toxins at Home: What You're Doing Wrong

The Primal Shift ·

2025/07/23

In this episode, Kathy and I unpack how we reduced our exposure to environmental toxins—from improving tap water safety and installing water filtration systems, to replacing plastic containers and upgrading to non-toxic cookware. We talk about chlorine exposure in showers and pools, how we built a more toxin-free home, and why choosing organic food and chemical-free living matters more than you think. Got questions or already making changes at home? Drop a comment—we’d love to hear from you. Learn

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100: Why Vegan Diets Kill 7.3 B Critters

The Primal Shift ·

2025/07/15

When most people think about saving the planet, they picture cutting back on meat and eating more plants. But what if the story we’ve been told about how plant-based diets equate to sustainability is missing half the truth (and hiding a massive environmental cost)? In this episode of the Primal Shift Podcast, I pull back the curtain on the industrial food system most people never see. From the 90 billion honeybees trucked across the country each spring to pollinate almond trees to the 7.3 billion

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99: Plants vs Animals: Why Meat Beats Plants for...

The Primal Shift ·

2025/07/02

For most of human history, survival depended on eating the foods that gave us the most nutrients with the least effort. That usually meant animals, which are dense in protein, fat, and bioavailable vitamins and minerals. But in recent years, we’ve been told that plants are the true superfoods. Raw kale in your smoothie? Spinach salads every day? The darker and leafier, the better, right? Not quite. In this episode, I dive into the real story behind plant-based foods and the antinutrients they

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98: This Is SPIKING Your Blood Sugar | Levels App +...

The Primal Shift ·

2025/06/25

It’s easy to assume that food affects everyone the same way. But when my wife Kathy and I wore continuous glucose monitors for two weeks, we learned just how different our responses actually are. For example, a bowl of curry or a few slices of sourdough bread would send her blood sugar soaring while barely impacting mine, and vice versa. We weren’t just tracking data: we were uncovering real-time insight into how our individual metabolisms, hormones, stress, and even muscle mass shape our daily

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97: Are You Biohacking or Just Bullsh-tting?

The Primal Shift ·

2025/06/18

Biohacking wasn’t always about gadgets. It used to be about building a better lifestyle by fixing root causes with movement, light, food and sleep. But somewhere along the way, optimization gave way to outsourcing. Today, it’s easy to mistake a tech solution for progress when it’s really just a more expensive version of the same mistake: treating symptoms instead of addressing causes. That shift was on full display at a recent biohacking conference I attended, where nearly every product promised

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96: Is Sourdough Bread Actually Healthy?

The Primal Shift ·

2025/06/04

Have you noticed how everyone seems obsessed with sourdough bread lately? Well, my wife and I have been experimenting with sourdough baking for a couple of years now, and in this episode, I'm breaking down the real story behind sourdough. Is it truly healthier, or is that just hype? I'll walk you through why sourdough might digest easier, how it impacts nutrient absorption, and what types of flour you should (and shouldn't!) use. Plus, I’ll share our personal experiences, what works for us and how

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95: My “Pre-Workout” Routine (That’s Actually Just My...

The Primal Shift ·

2025/05/28

In this episode, I break down exactly what I do before a CrossFit workout. No powders, no hype—just the simple stuff that works. Hydration, black coffee, a walk with the dog, some sunlight, and a cold plunge to boost performance and focus. This is the exact routine I follow to feel ready—physically and mentally—before I step into the box. Learn more: Use code MICHAELKUMMER to get 10% off your DeltaG order: https://michaelkummer.com/go/deltagketones Use code YOUTUBE to get 20% OFF our newest

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94: Stop Wasting Your Money on These 9 Biohack Devices!

The Primal Shift ·

2025/05/21

I’ve reviewed a ton of health and wellness gear over the years — some of it genuinely helpful, and some of it so absurd that I don’t know whether to laugh or cry. So in this episode, I’m doing something a little different: I’m walking you through the most useless health gadgets I’ve come across lately. Not just things I wouldn’t recommend, but things I think you should actively avoid. We’re talking Bluetooth forks that vibrate when you eat too fast. AI smoothie machines with subscription pods

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93: Does Cold Plunging Make You Die Sooner?

The Primal Shift ·

2025/05/14

Someone recently told me about a Mayo Clinic researcher who claimed that cold plunging triggers the same chemical response in the body as dying — and that, basically, you die a little every time you do it. I couldn’t believe what I was hearing. Apparently, cold plunging is now a near-death experience, and there’s “no credible evidence” it offers any benefits. Right. Look, I’m the first to say cold plunging isn’t a miracle cure. But this take is just flat-out absurd. So in this episode, I unpack

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92: Healthy Living Hacks That Save You Money Daily

The Primal Shift ·

2025/05/07

Living healthy doesn’t have to mean going broke. Yes, pasture-raised eggs, non-toxic furniture, and sauna setups can get ridiculously expensive — but that doesn’t mean you have to compromise your health just because you’re on a budget. In this episode, I walk through a number of practical swaps and cost-saving strategies you can leverage to live healthy without overspending. From cold plunging in natural bodies of water instead of buying a $5,000 tub (no, it’s not the same, but it’s close enough if

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91: How to Know If Food Is Good for You!

The Primal Shift ·

2025/04/30

With so many conflicting studies and experts shouting from every corner, it’s easy to lose sight of one simple truth: your body knows best. In this episode of the Primal Shift Podcast, I’m calling out the noise around “good” vs. “bad” foods and diving straight into the powerful signals your body sends every time you eat. From unexplained breakouts and weird cravings to stubborn heartburn and crashing energy levels, your physiology is practically begging you to pay attention. We’ll explore how issues

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90: Should You Force Kids to Eat?

The Primal Shift ·

2025/04/23

It’s dinnertime. You’ve cooked up a tasty meal and the whole family gathers around the table, only for your child to declare, “I’m not hungry!” Sound familiar? In this episode of the Primal Shift Podcast, we’re taking on one of the trickiest aspects of parenting: navigating those moments when your kids refuse to eat, either out of genuine lack of hunger or just a desire for something else (like dessert). We’ll talk about why rigid mealtimes might clash with our kids’ natural hunger signals, why

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