Welcome to the Primal Shift Podcast
Welcome to the Primal Shift podcast! I'm your host, Michael Kummer, and my goal is to help you achieve optimal health by bridging the gap between ancestral living and the demands of modern society. Get...
View Article1: The Primal Shift: Your Roadmap for Shifting Away From the Modern Lifestyle
In today’s modern world, it’s not uncommon to find yourself dealing with many types of health issues- everything from cardiovascular problems to trouble falling asleep. So what’s the underlying reason...
View Article2: 8 Key Primal Shifts for Ancestral Living
There’s a common misconception that if you’re eating right and getting enough exercise, you’re living a healthy lifestyle. But the truth is, there’s more to optimizing your health than just diet and...
View Article3: 10 Hacks That Will Change the Way You Sleep
Here’s the truth: Without sleep, you’ll struggle to achieve optimal health. It doesn’t matter how well you eat or how often you workout, if you don’t sleep well, nothing else matters. From boosting...
View Article5: Debunking Common Exercise Myths + Harnessing Ancestral Movements
Have you ever wondered why a desk job leaves you feeling drained, rather than invigorated? In today's modern world, many of our activities have deviated from our history and what our bodies were...
View Article6: Transforming Your Perception of Stress for Optimal Health
Have you ever wondered how much of an impact stress can have on your health? While chronic stress can have detrimental effects on our health, the benefits of “good” stress are often overlooked....
View Article7: These Shocking Things Are Exposing You to Toxins
What if the biggest threat to your health is not the obvious culprits like junk food or lack of exercise, but rather, invisible enemies lurking in your everyday environment? Harmful substances such as...
View Article8: The Power of Hormesis in Boosting Health and Resilience
What if you could strengthen your body, improve your health, and boost your immunity with simple everyday activities? Today we explore how you can do that using the concept of hormesis or hormetic...
View Article9: 11 Ways to Develop a Strong Community for Better Health
There's an underappreciated and often overlooked aspect of maintaining optimal health that many of us miss in our busy, hustle-bustle lives. It's not a magic pill or an exotic superfood. It's something...
View Article10: Reconnecting with Nature for Health and Happiness
With the advancement of technology and modern conveniences, many of us have drifted away from our inherent connection to nature. We are living in climate-controlled homes, spending most of our days...
View Article11: Why I Stopped Keto (After Three Years)
Several years ago, I transitioned from a paleo to a ketogenic diet because I thought all carbs were evil and I maintained a strict keto diet for over three years. By strict, I mean somewhere between 0...
View Article12: How I Maintain a Strong and Lean Physique
Two questions I get a lot: 1. What do you do to look so fit? 2. I work out much more than you do and don’t look like you. How’s that possible? In this episode, I’ll answer those two questions, and my...
View Article13: Why You Shouldn’t Trust Nutrition Labels
When it comes to shopping for food and supplements, one crucial skill is the ability to decipher nutrition labels. Despite ridiculous labeling laws, it’s like the Wild West out there, making it...
View Article14: Do THIS for better sleep
Are you struggling to get a good night’s sleep? Quality sleep is the cornerstone of optimal health, and harnessing ancestral wisdom can help us achieve it. Whether it's aligning our routines around our...
View Article15: Dr. Anthony Gustin: The Shocking Truth Behind Pasture-Raised Chicken and...
Contrary to popular belief, pasture-raised poultry and pork may not be inherently healthier than conventionally raised options, despite the common belief that their natural diets and lifestyles lead to...
View Article16: How To Live an Animal-Based, Ancestral-Focused Lifestyle with a Family
Living a healthy life in today's world may seem relatively straightforward when you're solely responsible for your choices. However, matters get considerably more intricate when you factor in a...
View Article17: How to Maintain an Ancestral Lifestyle while Traveling or Eating Out
Traveling and dining out can often pose significant challenges to maintaining a healthy lifestyle, depending on your current health status and frequency of travel. In this episode, I discuss practical...
View Article18: What I Eat in an Animal-Based Diet + My Go-To Food Choices and Supplements
If you've been following me for a while, you know that my family and I follow an animal-based diet. But what does that really mean? In this episode, I dive into my eating habits, and share which foods...
View Article19: A Guide to Maintaining Optimal Health During the Holiday Season
Here in the United States, we start fall with a candy holiday in October, a pie holiday in November, and a cookie holiday in December, followed by a liquor holiday at the end of the year. And yet we...
View Article20: Heidi Moretti: How to Heal Gut Issues and Improve Your Gut Health
In this episode, I'm joined by Heidi Moretti, a registered dietician and gut health expert. She's the author of the book Gut Fix and shares how to heal common gut issues and optimize our health. We...
View Article21: Is Sunscreen Destroying Your Health?
In a world that revolves around a relentless emphasis on skin health, we've all been conditioned to think of sunscreen as an absolute must. However, it may be time to reconsider our dependence on...
View Article22: 6 Things That Changed My Approach to Nutrition + Fitness in 2023
In this episode, I dive into six transformative insights that have profoundly shaped my approach to nutrition and fitness in 2023. Join me as I explore the crucial role of mobility in maintaining...
View Article23: Zane Griggs: How to Kick Ass As You Get Older
In this episode, I'm joined by Zane Griggs, who has been helping people improve their metabolic health since 1998. We discuss the importance of making conscious lifestyle choices for optimal health and...
View Article24: Top 6 Supplements You Should Take for Optimal Health
Supplements are meant to supplement a healthy lifestyle, not act as a bandaid to mitigate poor lifestyle choices. While choosing whole foods sources to get certain nutrients is ideal instead of...
View Article25: Why You Should Stop Having New Year’s Resolutions
Many people make New Year's resolutions, but unfortunately, most of them fail to stick to them even for a few weeks. In this episode, I share some tips on how to set yourself up for success without...
View Article26: Brad Kearns: The Cheat Code For Health and Fitness As You Age
As we age, it's important to rethink our approach to health and fitness. This doesn't mean you have to stop working out or start eating differently. It simply means that you have to listen to your body...
View Article27: How to Assess Your Metabolic Health (Part 1)
Stop wasting time and money on an annual physical exam and the blood panel that goes with it; it’s not going to help you find out if you’re metabolically healthy or not. In fact, studies have shown...
View Article28: How to Improve Your Metabolic Health (Part 2)
If you listened to the last episode about metabolic health and realized you’re not healthy, this episode is for you. I share that metabolic health is key to longevity and can be improved by choosing...
View Article29: The Career Change Cure: How to Boost Your Health by Shifting Gears
Do you think your job is helping or preventing you from achieving optimal health? In this episode, I'm joined by Laura and Erin from Mark Sisson’s Primal Health Coach Institute as guests to talk...
View Article30. How to Use HRV to Improve Your Health
Heart rate variability (HRV) is the difference in timing between heartbeats, expressed in milliseconds. It gives you an indication of how your nervous system is responding to your environment and the...
View Article31: From Vegan to Carnivore: A Deep Dive into Diet and Lifestyle with Bates
In this episode, I have the pleasure of welcoming Bates, a knowledgeable former member of Heart & Soil, for an in-depth conversation about the complex social and moral dimensions of making...
View Article32: Testosterone Replacement Therapy: The One Downside Nobody Talks About.
In this episode of the Primal Shift Podcast, I dive deep into the world of testosterone, sharing both personal experiences and professional insights. I explore the critical role of testosterone in both...
View Article33: Why Mark Sisson Stopped Running! The Truth Behind Footwear and Health.
In this episode of the Primal Shift Podcast, I dive deep into the fascinating interplay between exercise and foot health, and their overarching impact on our health and well-being. I'm thrilled to...
View Article34: Understanding Macronutrients - Protein, Fat, And Carbohydrates In Human...
Ever wondered why not all calories are created equal? Or whether animal-based proteins are superior to plant-based alternatives? In this episode of the Primal Shift Podcast, we're going to take a deep...
View Article35: The Science Behind Red Light Therapy [Healing, Performance, & Future...
In this episode of the Primal Shift Podcast, I chat with Forrest Smith, the CEO of Kineon and pioneer in the world of photobiomodulation and red light therapy. We dive into the science and benefits of...
View Article36: Balancing Work, Wellness, and Homesteading: A Day in the Life of Michael...
In this episode of the Primal Shift Podcast, I'm peeling back the curtain on my everyday life to show how I juggle productivity, health, and maintaining a connection to our ancestral roots. My days...
View Article37: Travis Mayer's Secrets to Performance & Recovery
Today's episode is one you don’t want to miss. I’m joined by Travis Mayer, an 8x CrossFit Games athlete and a true testament to the dedication, resilience, and pursuit of excellence in athletic...
View Article38: Should You Be Using Exogenous Ketone?
In this episode, I dive deep into the world of exogenous ketones, discussing what they are, how they work in the body, and the pros and cons of supplementing with them. Join me as I share my insights,...
View Article39: Breaking Records on Zero Carbs [Dr. Shawn Baker's Carnivore Diet Insights]
In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Shawn Baker, a world-renowned advocate for the carnivore diet and an athlete who has shattered world records by fueling his body without carbohydrates. We dive deep...
View Article40: How to Heal Your Skin Naturally [6 TIPS]
In this episode, I delve deep into skin health and the hidden connections between your gut and your skin's condition. I’ll talk about the truth behind chronic skin issues like acne, eczema and...
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