The Modern Ancestral Mamas Podcast

Bringing ancestral food, cooking, eating, and living to the everyday, modern mom.

The Modern Ancestral Mamas Podcast is a health podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 100 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #133

  Why Weight Loss Is Harder After 35 (It's Not Your Metabolism)

  Sep 2, 20261h 43m

  Baja Gold Signature Minerals: use code MAM10 for 10% off – https://bajagoldminerals.com/ Wholestix 100% Grass-fed Organ Meat Sticks: use code MAM5 for 5% off – https://wholestix.com/mam?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=sponsorship&utm_campaign=modern-ancestral-mamas Vintage Traditions Whole-Food Skin Care: use code MAM10 for 10% off – https://www.vintagetradition.com This conversation with Megan Lyons, a doctor of clinical nutrition, functional medicine practitioner, and one of the top-ranked nutritionists in Dallas, unpacks why losing weight feels so much harder after 35, and what is actually going on underneath. If you have been told your metabolism just falls off a cliff at 40, this episode is for you. We get into the five real reasons weight loss gets harder as women move through their late 30s, 40s, and 50s, stress and the nervous system, shifting hormones, declining sleep, everyday movement, and the slow loss of muscle, and why almost none of it is about willpower. Getting stronger and leaner in this season is not about crash diets or four a.m. workouts. It is about fueling your body well, protecting your muscle, and working with your hormones instead of against them. Megan breaks down how much protein women really need, why breakfast is the missed opportunity of the century, whether cheat days help or hurt, and how to think about fasting as a woman. Subscribe for weekly ancestral nutrition breakdowns, and comment below with the health "rule" you would like us to put to the test next. Resources & Links Mentioned: Megan Lyons / The Lyons' Share website – https://thelyonsshare.org/ Megan Lyons on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/thelyonsshare/ The Lyons' Share Wellness Podcast – https://thelyonsshare.org/podcast/ Mary Ruddick – researcher on indigenous cultures and the nervous system Bill Schindler – "the diet that heals you is not the diet that sustains you" HYROX – the fitness race Megan trains for Baja Gold Sea Salt, spice blends, and Tidal Hydrate – https://bajagoldminerals.com/ Join our Patreon Community – https://patreon.com/modernancestralmamas Website – https://www.modernancestralmamas.com ✨ Topics Covered in This Episode: ✔️ Why your metabolism does not actually "crash" at 40, and what really changes after 35 ✔️ The five real reasons weight loss gets harder: stress, hormones, sleep, movement, and muscle ✔️ Why lifting weights will not make you bulky, and how to know a movement is actually working ✔️ The breakfast mistake costing women all day, and how much protein to aim for ✔️ Sprints, HIIT, and "exercise snacks" — who they help and who they hurt ✔️ Why walking and dancing may be the best medicine for a stressed nervous system ✔️ The best and worst time of day to work out ✔️ Why "cheat days" backfire, and a saner way to enjoy the brownie ✔️ How sugar rewires your taste buds and gut in as little as three days ✔️ The BURP diet: a gentle gut reset for after the stomach flu (or vacation) ✔️ How much protein women really need, and whether it shifts with age and your cycle ✔️ Intermittent fasting for women: who should, and who definitely should not ✨ Support the Show! Like & Subscribe for more ancestral motherhood conversations ⭐ Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Join our Patreon Community – https://patreon.com/modernancestralmamas Stay Connected: Patreon Community | https://www.patreon.com/c/ModernAncestralMamas @fornutrientssake | https://www.instagram.com/fornutrientssake/ @nourishthelittles | https://www.instagram.com/nourishthelittles/ @modernancestralmamas | https://www.instagram.com/modernancestralmamas/ YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@ModernAncestralMamas

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  Episode #132

  Why I Cut Seed Oils Out of My Family’s Diet (And Why You Should Too)

  Aug 26, 20261h 41m

  Baja Gold Signature Minerals: use code MAM10 for 10% off – https://bajagoldminerals.com/ This conversation with Dr. Cate Shanahan focuses on what industrialized seed oils do inside the body at the cellular level. If you have heard that seed oils are bad but never understood why or how, this is for you. We discuss how these oils are made, why oxidation and free radicals damage cell membranes, and what that means for pregnancy, metabolic health, and your children's development. Avoiding seed oils is about making informed choices with the food you already buy. By learning to read a label and recognize the worst offenders, you can reduce your family's exposure without turning every meal into a project. Understanding the difference between a saturated fat, a monounsaturated fat, and a polyunsaturated fat gives you the confidence to trust your own judgment at the grocery store. Subscribe for weekly ancestral nutrition breakdowns, and comment below with which food myth you would like us to take apart next. Resources & Links Mentioned: Dr. Cate Shanahan's website and newsletter – https://drcate.com/ Dark Calories by Dr. Cate Shanahan – https://drcate.com/ Deep Nutrition by Dr. Cate Shanahan – https://drcate.com/ Dr. Cate on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/drcateshanahan/ Weston A. Price Foundation – https://www.westonaprice.org/ Baja Gold Sea Salt, spice blends, and Tidal Hydrate – https://bajagoldminerals.com/ Join our Patreon Community – https://patreon.com/modernancestralmamas Website – https://www.modernancestralmamas.com ✨ Topics Covered in This Episode: ✔️ The Hateful Eight, the three C's and the three S's you need to memorize ✔️ Why not all seed oils are bad, and why peanut and sesame get a pass ✔️ Saturated, monounsaturated, and polyunsaturated fats explained simply ✔️ The oxygen and double bond connection, and how seed oils plasticize cell membranes ✔️ What actually happens inside the factory, from crude oil to the bottle on the shelf ✔️ Why cold pressed and organic labels do not mean what you think ✔️ The smoke point myth, and whether you can really cook with olive oil ✔️ Seed oils, insulin resistance, and why sugar cravings are metabolic, not a willpower problem ✔️ Toddler tantrums, blood sugar crashes, and early signs of metabolic dysfunction in kids ✔️ Palm oil, avocado oil, and how to pick the better option in a normal grocery store ✔️ Why Dr. Cate does not believe children can thrive on a vegan diet ✔️ Bone broth, connective tissue, and the sports injuries she predicted years ago ✨ Support the Show! Like & Subscribe for more ancestral motherhood conversations ⭐ Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Join our Patreon Community – https://patreon.com/modernancestralmamas #SeedOils #DarkCalories #DrCateShanahan #RealFood #AncestralNutrition #ModernAncestralMamas #AncestralWisdom #MomLife #holisticmotherhood #MetabolicHealth Stay Connected: Patreon Community | https://www.patreon.com/c/ModernAncestralMamas @fornutrientssake | https://www.instagram.com/fornutrientssake/ @nourishthelittles | https://www.instagram.com/nourishthelittles/ @modernancestralmamas | https://www.instagram.com/modernancestralmamas/ YouTube | @ModernAncestralMamas

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  Episode #131

  Perimenopause and Anxiety: How to Transition With Ease

  Aug 19, 20261h 40m

  Baja Gold Signature Minerals: use code MAM10 for 10% off – https://bajagoldminerals.com/ Learn how to support your hormonal balance for a smoother transition. Get practical steps to age gracefully and feel grounded. This conversation with Ali Miller focuses on how to optimize your body during significant life shifts. If you are navigating changes in hormone levels and want to enjoy the process of womanhood rather than just managing symptoms, this is for you. We discuss how to nurture your system to minimize the common side effects that often occur when your biology shifts. Achieving hormonal balance is about creating a sense of ease as you move through these different stages of life. By focusing on how we support our bodies, we can reduce the intensity of fluctuations and maintain energy. Understanding these rhythms allows you to feel more in control of your health during this pivotal time. Subscribe for weekly women's health breakdowns, and comment below with which aspect of aging gracefully you would like us to cover next. Resources & Links Mentioned: Ali Miller RD website, clinic, and supplement line – https://alimillerrd.com/ Ali Miller RD on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/alimillerrd/ Use code ancestral10 for 10% off Ali's supplement line – https://alimillerrd.com/collections/all Relax and Regulate – https://alimillerrd.com/products/relax-and-regulate Calm and Clear – https://alimillerrd.com/products/calm-and-clear Functional lab panels with customized review, including the DUTCH – https://alimillerrd.com/collections/labs Work with Ali in her virtual clinic – https://alimillerrd.com/pages/our-clinic The Anti-Anxiety Diet by Ali Miller – https://alimillerrd.com/collections/books Our first episode with Ali, Ep 99: How to Nourish Your Kids Naturally – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uvaj1bXDXwY Our episode on adrenal fatigue with Kristen Files – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zA2jvOA8Its Weston A. Price Foundation – https://www.westonaprice.org/ Baja Gold Sea Salt and new spice blends – https://bajagoldminerals.com/ Join our Patreon Community – https://patreon.com/modernancestralmamas Website – https://www.modernancestralmamas.com ✨ Topics Covered in This Episode: ✔️ Is perimenopause real, and is it made worse by diet and lifestyle ✔️ Why perimenopause is not linear, and how it can span 10 to 15 years ✔️ The HPA axis explained, hypothalamus to pituitary to adrenals ✔️ Ali's own story, from a vegan diet and Hashimoto's to steak, oysters, and balanced hormones ✔️ Four foundational supports Ali reaches for, vitamin C, magnesium, green tea, and red meat ✔️ Why the form of your magnesium matters more than the label ✔️ Leptin, insulin, and how to tell whether fasting is actually right for your body ✔️ Morning light, evening light, and simple circadian shifts ✔️ Mood swings, sleep, weight gain, brain fog, and hot flashes, what is driving each one ✔️ Vaginal pH and the vaginal microbiome in the perimenopausal years ✨ Support the Show! Like & Subscribe for more ancestral motherhood conversations ⭐ Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Join our Patreon Community – https://patreon.com/modernancestralmamas #Perimenopause #HormoneHealth #AdrenalHealth #WomensHealth #RealFood #ModernAncestralMamas #AncestralWisdom #MomLife #holisticmotherhood #AntiAnxietyDiet Stay Connected: Patreon Community | https://www.patreon.com/c/ModernAncestralMamas @fornutrientssake | https://www.instagram.com/fornutrientssake/ @nourishthelittles | https://www.instagram.com/nourishthelittles/ @modernancestralmamas | https://www.instagram.com/modernancestralmamas/ YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@ModernAncestralMamas

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  Episode #130

  Why the Church Won't Talk About Food w/ Christian Nutritionist Kat Owens

  Aug 12, 20261h 41m

  Overcoming fear of legalism allows us to apply faith to everyday life. Learn why avoiding topics not explicitly commanded limits your growth. Many Christians struggle with a fear of legalism that keeps them from discussing relevant cultural or practical topics. This hesitation often prevents us from applying our faith to areas of life that fall outside of strictly commanded biblical mandates. We discuss why this mindset can be a hindrance to spiritual maturity and how to expand your perspective on integrating faith into daily decisions. By moving past the fear of legalism, you can begin to see how biblical principles apply to broader life choices. This conversation helps you identify where you might be limiting your worldview and encourages a more robust application of scripture. We address the tension between strict adherence to rules and the freedom to pursue wisdom in all areas, ultimately helping you navigate complex topics with confidence. Resources & Links Mentioned: Kat Owens website – https://www.eatbyfaith.online/ Kat Owens on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/eatbyfaith_biblicalnutrition/ Eat by Faith, available for pre-order from Founders Press – https://founderspress.org/products/eat-by-faith?srsltid=AfmBOooR2ZiNWH708aeJhVx4R_RsCcGR86d5GjhSgPsXP7EtToY4wXTo Our episode with Andy Felton – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTeg1-r0WRI&t=1s Our episode with Charles Mayfield on pork – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_B-v4O5tnQ&t=393s Bonus episode on the biblical perspective on pork – https://www.patreon.com/ModernAncestralMamas/posts/exclusive-with-154464560 Weston A. Price Foundation – https://www.westonaprice.org/ Nourishing Junk Food – https://www.fornutrientssake.com/shop/p/nourishing-junk-food-cookbook Website – https://www.modernancestralmamas.com ✨ Topics Covered in This Episode: ✔️ Why the fear of legalism keeps Christians from talking about food at all ✔️ The keto argument that contradicts itself, cholesterol versus glucose ✔️ Ancestral eating without evolution, and why Weston A. Price lands closer to a Christian worldview ✔️ Dominion over creation as the foundation for food quality ✔️ What the Daniel fast actually teaches, and why it takes a miracle to thrive on a plant-based diet ✔️ The spiritual picture in eating meat, and why you cannot avoid death in a fallen world ✔️ Gluttony, appetite, and why restriction is what makes us feel out of control ✔️ Seed oils, endocannabinoids, and how low quality fats hijack normal hunger signals ✔️ Trusting kids' intuition without letting them run the kitchen ✔️ Donuts in the foyer and goldfish in children's church, what we can actually do about it ✔️ Bread, alcohol, and pork, quality over prohibition Stay Connected: Patreon Community | https://www.patreon.com/c/ModernAncestralMamas @fornutrientssake | https://www.instagram.com/fornutrientssake/ @nourishthelittles | https://www.instagram.com/nourishthelittles/ @modernancestralmamas | https://www.instagram.com/modernancestralmamas/ YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@ModernAncestralMamas

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  Episode #129

  How To Actually Strength Train Without A Gym Or A Babysitter w/ Strength Trainer Kelsey Moore

  Aug 5, 20261h 43m

  Is eating before working out actually necessary? Learn how food manages exercise stress and balances your hormones. Many people view physical training as the primary stressor on the body, but the reality is that your nutrition dictates the response. Eating before working out acts as the critical first step in a cascade that helps your body handle physical exertion. By focusing on proper pre-workout nutrition, you provide the fuel necessary to manage the physiological impact of training. When you give your body food, it signals that resources are available, which is key for cortisol management. This approach allows you to keep progesterone levels stable rather than spiking stress hormones unnecessarily. If you are struggling with balancing hormones while maintaining a fitness routine, understanding this relationship is essential to long-term health. Resources & Links Mentioned: Kelsey Moore on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/crunchystrengthcoach/ Kelsey's website and training programs – https://www.kelseemoore.com/ Episode 96 with Kelsey, Nourishing Young Athletes – https://youtu.be/WBLjPPUjSC4 Training for Two by Gina Conley – https://www.amazon.com/dp/0760387540?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback MamasteFit on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/mamastefit/ Dr. Stacy Sims, women's exercise physiology – https://www.drstacysims.com/ Creatine Supplementation in Women's Health: A Lifespan Perspective, Abbie Smith-Ryan et al. – https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7998865/ Thorne Creatine Monohydrate – https://www.thorne.com/products/dp/creatine?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23086295444&gbraid=0AAAAADLUbJURmPCjEkY6SYs_6OpRSvqVw&gclid=Cj0KCQjwm8bTBhDWARIsAC9Hi8kgqbSAZcxZ8atNRkHNTzsf6tnBvARlOFk6rxtKejh4bJAO37tyEA0aAq_BEALw_wcB Baja Gold Sea Salt and new spice blends – https://bajagoldminerals.com/ Join our Patreon Community – https://patreon.com/modernancestralmamas Website – https://www.modernancestralmamas.com ✨ Topics Covered in This Episode: ✔️ Food loads the gun and exercise pulls the trigger, the reframe that changes everything about training stress ✔️ Why fasted workouts hit women differently, and the cortisol to progesterone connection ✔️ What 20 grams of protein and 20 grams of carbohydrate before training actually looks like on a plate ✔️ Why hauling water, kneading bread, and carrying babies was always strength training ✔️ Type one versus type two muscle fibers, and why women lose their power muscles first ✔️ The exercise regimen that heals you is not always the one that sustains you ✔️ Muscle mass as the biggest buffer for your quality of life at 60, 70, and 80 ✔️ Getting 12,000 to 15,000 steps a day when you are home with kids, and the walking pad case ✔️ The $50 home gym ✔️ Bringing your kids into your workout ✔️ Creatine monohydrate, protein powder, and why collagen is not doing what you think ✔️ Pelvic floor as a barrier to entry, and what to do when a PT is not accessible ✔️ Cycle syncing, or just a well written program with a de load week already built in ✨ Support the Show! Like & Subscribe for more ancestral motherhood conversations ⭐ Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Join our Patreon Community – https://patreon.com/modernancestralmamas Stay Connected: Patreon Community | https://www.patreon.com/c/ModernAncestralMamas @fornutrientssake | https://www.instagram.com/fornutrientssake/ @nourishthelittles | https://www.instagram.com/nourishthelittles/ @modernancestralmamas | https://www.instagram.com/modernancestralmamas/ YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@ModernAncestralMamas

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