# Wise Traditions The Weston A. Price Foundation's Wise Traditions podcast is for those who seek optimal health grounded in traditional wisdom. We believe that vibrant health cannot be cultivated in a lab, engineered through modern technology or found by "improving" nature. On the contrary, "Life in all its fullness is Mother Nature obeyed," as Dr. Weston A. Price observed. By learning from healthy societies of the past, we can rediscover how to live healthier lives today. The Foundation's podcast is an… Page: Feed: --- ## [592: Why Your Plate Is Your Fate With Dr. Steve Hughlett](https://www.westonaprice.org/podcast/why-your-plate-is-your-fate-with-dr-steve-hughlett) _2026-08-17_ For decades, Dr. Steve Hughlett worked as a hospital pharmacist, helping patients manage chronic disease with medications. Then a deep dive into the nutrition research changed the course of his career. What he discovered convinced him that many of the chronic illnesses filling hospitals today have more to do with what people eat than with a lack of prescription drugs. In this episode, Dr. Hughlett… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/wisetraditions/Audio_-_FINAL_-_WT_592_Dr._Steve_Hughlett.mp3?dest-id=323969) ## [591: The Toxic Truth About Modern Textiles With Michel May](https://www.westonaprice.org/podcast/the-toxic-truth-about-modern-textiles-with-michel-may) _2026-08-10_ What if one of the most important health decisions you make every day has nothing to do with food—and everything to do with what touches your skin? Michel May, founder of AIZOME Textiles, joins us to explore the hidden world of modern fabrics, synthetic dyes, and the chemicals woven into many of the clothes, bed sheets, towels, carpets, and other textiles that surround us. After witnessing his… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/wisetraditions/Audio_-_FINAL_-_WT_591_Michel_May.mp3?dest-id=323969) ## [590: How Cattle Can Green The Desert With Alejandro Carrillo](https://www.westonaprice.org/podcast/how-cattle-can-green-the-desert-with-alejandro-carrillo) _2026-08-03_ What if cattle could help restore degraded land, increase biodiversity, improve water cycles, and even produce more nutrient-dense food? This week, regenerative rancher Alejandro Carrillo joins us from the Chihuahuan Desert of northern Mexico to explain how holistic grazing transformed his family's ranch from bare, compacted ground into thriving grasslands teeming with life. Alejandro describes… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/wisetraditions/Audio_-_FINAL_-_WT_590_Alejandro_Carrillo.mp3?dest-id=323969) ## [589: Why Baby's First Foods Matter With Kate Pope](https://www.westonaprice.org/podcast/why-babys-first-foods-matter-with-kate-pope) _2026-07-27_ What if the foundation of your child's lifelong health begins long before the first bite of solid food? In this episode, Kate Pope, founder of the Mama Baby Biome, explains why preparing for pregnancy, nourishing the maternal microbiome, and protecting a baby's earliest microbial exposures may be some of the most important investments parents can make. Drawing from both her professional training… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/wisetraditions/Audio_-_FINAL_-_WT_589_Kate_Pope.mp3?dest-id=323969) ## [588: What Homeopathy Understands That Modern Medicine Misses With Ronald Whitmont, MD](https://www.westonaprice.org/podcast/what-homeopathy-understands-that-modern-medicine-misses-with-ronald-whitmont-md) _2026-07-20_ What if many of the treatments we rely on to relieve symptoms are actually interfering with the body's ability to heal? Ronald Whitmont, MD, has spent decades exploring that question. A board-certified physician, homeopath, and former president of the American Institute of Homeopathy, he joins us to discuss the fundamental differences between conventional medicine and homeopathy—and why he… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/wisetraditions/Audio_-_FINAL_-_WT_588_Dr._Ronald_Whitmont.mp3?dest-id=323969) ## [587: Transcending Fear With Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo](https://www.westonaprice.org/podcast/transcending-fear-with-florida-surgeon-general-dr-joseph-ladapo) _2026-07-13_ What happens when a public health leader refuses to make decisions based on fear? In this episode, Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo joins us to discuss the principles that guided him through one of the most turbulent periods in modern medicine. He reflects on his years at UCLA during the COVID-19 pandemic, why he publicly challenged lockdowns and mandates, and what it was like to work… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/wisetraditions/Audio_-_FINAL_-_WT_587_Dr._Joseph_Ladapo.mp3?dest-id=323969) ## [586: A Return To Traditional Herbalism With Kate Tietje](https://www.westonaprice.org/podcast/a-return-to-traditional-herbalism-with-kate-tietje) _2026-07-06_ Kate Tietje believes plants carry wisdom—and in this episode, she explains why herbal remedies have remained trusted tools for healing across generations. Kate is the founder of Earthley Wellness, a longtime herbalist, homeschool mother of six, and author of the book Natural Remedies for Kids. In this conversation, Kate shares how her journey into herbalism began when conventional medicine failed… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/wisetraditions/Audio_-_FINAL_-_WT_586_Kate_Tietje.mp3?dest-id=323969) ## [585: Food Freedom, The Farm Bill And The Future Of Farming With Judith McGeary](https://www.westonaprice.org/podcast/food-freedom-the-farm-bill-and-the-future-of-farming-with-judith-mcgeary) _2026-06-29_ Judith McGeary, founder of the Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance (FARFA), joins us to explain how one massive piece of legislation quietly shapes nearly every aspect of our food system—from the seeds farmers plant to the food that ends up on our plates. She breaks down the history of the Farm Bill, how it evolved from supporting soil conservation and family farms to favoring consolidation and… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/wisetraditions/Audio_-_FINAL_-_WT_585_Judith_McGeary.mp3?dest-id=323969) ## [584: The Religion Of Vaccines With Aaron Siri](https://www.westonaprice.org/podcast/the-religion-of-vaccines-with-aaron-siri) _2026-06-22_ In this episode, Aaron Siri discusses why he believes vaccines have become more than a medical issue—they've become a kind of modern religion. Drawing from themes in his book, Vaccines, Amen: The Religion of Vaccines, Aaron explores how belief, institutional authority, and pharmaceutical influence have shaped vaccine policy and public perception. He explains the powerful role a small group of… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/wisetraditions/Audio_-_FINAL_-_WT_584_Aaron_Siri.mp3?dest-id=323969) ## [Marketplace for AI-Powered Professionals (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/vx4r3sHjePid) _2026-06-22 · **Sponsored**_ Find professionals who use ChatGPT, Copilot, and Claude to deliver work faster. ## [583: Ferments, Gut Health & Microbial Healing With Vanessa Hargrove](https://www.westonaprice.org/podcast/ferments-gut-health-microbial-healing-with-vanessa-hargrove) _2026-06-15_ What if some of the most powerful medicines aren't found in a prescription bottle – but in the microbes living inside traditional fermented foods? Vanessa Hargrove joins the podcast to explain how foods like kefir, kombucha, yogurt, sauerkraut, and sourdough may help restore the microbiome, reduce inflammation, improve digestion, curb sugar cravings, and support overall health. Vanessa shares her… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/wisetraditions/Audio_-_FINAL_-_WT_583_Vanessa_Hargrove.mp3?dest-id=323969)