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The Primal Aspects podcast helps listeners take ancestral health principles and apply it to the modern world. Drawing upon an evolutionary perspective, we dive into topics that have shaped humans for thousands of years such as movement, nutrition, exposur

Nate Smith and Matt Kinneberg


    • Dec 13, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 9m AVG DURATION
    • 27 EPISODES


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    27) Lessons From the Hunt

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2021 75:26


    In this episode we discuss significant lessons and stories that have stood out to us during our many hunts this year. As many of you know because of our involvement with sacred hunting we are able to participate and lead many hunts. This affords the ability to sharpen our skills throughout the year.

    26) Roary Archibald- Wilderness and Survival Skills

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2021 68:16


    Roary is a dear friend and mentor. He has helped guide us through many adventures.

    25) Dr. Abid Husain- Functional Medicine, Art, Peptides, and Spirituality

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2021 62:52


    If you are unfamiliar with peptides or functional medicine, this is the episode to check out. We interview our good friend Abid who is a cardiologist, artist, hunter, and functional medicine practitioner with years of experience and an amazing background. He has a wealth of knowledge and explains why sometimes taking a break and focusing on recovery can help change your life. We also dive into how art can help us look at the world differently, physical and psychological benefits of archery, and a unique approach to health that most doctors don't talk about.

    24) Nate and Matt Solo Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2021 56:58


    Discussion episode where we go over the importance of functional medicine and how to utilize it in order to optimize health. If you are unfamiliar with functional medicine, this is the episode for you. We also talk about future projects and upcoming work.

    23) Danny Clark- Archetypes, Nature connection, and Human Movement.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2021 70:36


    Danny Clark has years of coaching and teaching under his belt and offers some amazing insights in ways to unlock your natural movement capabilities outside the gym. Whether you are an experienced athlete or entirely new to exercise, you can learn something valuable from listening and following Danny. Both of us have been fortunate enough to learn from him through years of direct coaching and friendship. After moving across country to New Mexico, we discuss the magic of the Four Corners. He also describes how archetypes can be expressed through human movement, a recent MovNat workshop in Columbia, and his personal evolution of movement.

    22) Gemma Parmar-Exploring the healing power of tantra

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2021 71:14


    Gemma represents the powerful energy that is the divine feminine. Through many different modalities she has gone deep into self exploration. As you will hear in this episode we talk a lot about tantra, one of Gemma's primary forms of spiritual work.

    21) Kellen Milad- Movement Parallels Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2021 71:44


    The way Kellen see's it, fitness should honor both your body and mind. Fitness is the confidence and freedom to move well for a lifetime. He is eager to share with you a fresh perspective on movement and fitness to defy your age and stay fit for life! Kellen spent years “chasing” his fitness goals and pushing h isbody to the limits. This approach got him in great shape...but at the cost of his health and happiness. He was feeling "old" in his 20s - overuse injuries, stiff muscles, and aching joints. Mentally, he felt like a slave to his workout & nutrition regimen. He was burning out and knew he needed a different approach for the long run. His life changed when he was introduced to Natural Movement. He started to redesign his fitness around a balanced lifestyle. This simpler, more intuitive approach allowed him to better listen to his body and still make unbelievable gains in strength & mobility. Now, he is on a mission to help the masses become NATURALLY FIT!

    20) Stefano Tripney: Natural Movement, Consciousness and Tattoos.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2021 122:28


    MovNat® Certification Team Instructor, Natural Movement® Fitness Trainer, MovNat® Online Coaching, Combatives & Martial Arts Instructor – Stefano creatively bridges the inner workings of the mind and body with our collective external landscapes in order to explore, learn, experience, and play with the world and our place in it. He is known for his bright energy and ability to inspire mindful execution, technical skill, physical competence and limitless creativity in his clients and classes. Website: http://stefanotripney.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/captainstefano/

    19) Cameron Pratto - The spiritual path from injury.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2021 64:01


    In this episode we discuss Cameron's Spiritual path, his motorcycle accident, and how movement is the ultimate medicine.

    18) Mike Salemi and Human Performance

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2021 65:28


    This episode was a treat to record. It took us awhile to link up with Salemi because of his busy schedule, but it was worth it. Mike is truly an incredible coach and great dude. Mike specializes in human performance and is a sought after international presenter in the field of health and fitness. Mike has a diverse background in strength and conditioning and has competed over the course of 15+ years at an elite level in Powerlifting and Kettlebell Sport. Through his own path of resolving sport-related injuries, Mike understands the importance of integrating the body, mind, and spirit as a means to foster high performance for the long term. His motivation is to help athletes, fitness professionals, and coaches discover their own potential from the inside-out. Professionally, Mike has served as a Division 1 strength and conditioning coach for Santa Clara University, as well as been the trainer to elite athletes across a wide range of sports. His focus is teaching educational workshops, certifications, and creating programs on unconventional training that build more balance athletes.

    17) Fasting - When is right for you and what it can tell you about your metabolism

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2021 55:30


    Fasting is an ancient practice that many cultures across the globe have utilized for both physical and spiritual health. Today's episode is an exploration when you should fast, some success tips, and why.

    16) Metabolic Flexibility

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2021 54:10


    Metabolic Flexibility Can you comfortably make it 14 hours without eating? Do you require multiple small snacks throughout the day? Can you train in a low carb or fasted state? These are a few of the questions that can help determine if you have metabolic flexibility or insulin resistance. This is an important topic because multiple health problems can arise if your body is not managing blood sugar efficiently. Insulin resistance can be an early warning sign for diabetes, obesity, heart disease, and many other conditions and is a direct indicator that your metabolism is not operating the way it should be. Many people are unknowingly living with insulin resistance and are unaware of the consequences that can take place if this condition is not addressed. The goals of this episode are to inform and educate on ways to improve metabolic flexibility, increase your body's ability to utilize fat for fuel, and decrease cravings for starches and sugars. This is a valuable episode for anybody looking to boost energy levels and learn more about preventing chronic disease.

    15) Aleks Rybchinskiy- a CHEK perspective on life.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2021 88:42


    Aleks is a Master CHEK Practitioner and Holistic Therapist with over twelve years in the field. As one of the youngest professionals to reach Level IV training at the C.H.E.K. Institute and become part of an elite group of less than 50 practitioners worldwide, he is a seasoned record-breaker having started his life on this earth by defeating the greatest odds, a kind of momentum that has remained a natural part of his path and continues to leave jaws dropped in its wake. Aleks Rybchinskiy combines his unique and incredibly vast knowledge in biomechanics, physiology, anatomy, holistic nutrition, physics and ancient shamanic practices and Jungian psychology for an advanced form of physical programming and clinical therapy rarely experienced under one umbrella. Aleks leads his men's community coaching group, Tribe of Men, weekly in Austin, TX, and is also a speaker and educator teaching workshops and courses on shoulder rehabilitation, core function, and athletic injury prevention & recovery to enhance physical performance through the balance and optimization of home field energy systems.

    14) Trauma, Psychology, Psychedelics, and Spirituality with Ashley Mrozek

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2021 68:46


    Why are mental and emotional health issues at an all-time high in America and many other modern countries? Nearly 1 in 5 Americans suffer from a diagnosable mental health issue and that number is only growing. We talk to Ashley Mrozek about the growing need for alternative practices, emotional support, and awareness when it comes to our nation's healthcare system. We discuss why many traditional cultures had respect for people who experienced visions or heard voices where today we diagnose them with mental illness. Ashley has helped many people come to terms with their emotional trauma and is a wealth of knowledge in the realm of holistic health. We highly encourage listeners to dive into this episode and follow the work of Ashely as she is helping pave the way for the future of mental health treatment. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MindsetMoves/about/?ref=page_internal Instagram: _ashleycarmen_

    13) Diet Dogma

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2021 55:30


    When you study anthropology and culture it becomes very obvious that there is no single human diet or way of eating. There is an extreme variety in plants, animals, herbs, and methods of preparation amongst the world's population so why do so many “experts” recommend specific diets? With so many diets available today it can be extremely difficult to decide which the best one is. In this episode we go over why you shouldn't even worry about diets and should instead focus on eating high quality, real food. Our ancestors considered food sacred and based their lives on acquiring the healthiest food possible. This is the approach we recommend and back it up with science, history, and personal experience.

    Taboo's, Hunting and Wisdom with Kyle Kingsbury

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2021 87:58


    Kyle's Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kyle-kingsbury-podcast/id626299586 Kyle's Podcast with Paul Chek https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/ep-86-kyle-kingsbury-his-favorite-subjects/id1447548149?i=1000475918501 Kyle and Natasha's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/livingwiththekingsburys/

    Movnat, Jiu-Jitsu, and Food with Nate Amado

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2021 79:28


    In this episode, we interview our brother Nathan Amado. His background in MovNat and Gracie Jiu-Jitsu has enabled him to develop a unique style of movement based on intuition, flow, and self-defense. He is a Gracie Combatives and Jiu-Jitsu instructor at Gracie Aurora here in the Denver area so we discuss how and why learning a form of martial arts is so beneficial. His approach to wellness is based heavily on ancestral practices including nutrition, mindset, and spirituality. We dive deep into what he has learned from a carnivore diet and ways to successfully implement an animal-based approach to eating. If you think a plant-based approach to eating will save the planet, listen to this conversation for an opposing perspective that will blow your mind. We don't hold back and discuss regenerative agriculture, fake meat, and why eating what nature has given us is important for all. Website: https://nateamado.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/nate.amado Facebook: https://facebook.com/coachnateamado https://campsite.bio/nateamado

    Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2021 61:26


    How did a young boy who was outcast from his tribe eventually rise to become one of the most powerful and visionary conquerors of all time? Is it true that Europe and much of the modern world greatly benefited from the wave of destruction brought on by the Mongol hordes? How can lessons from hunting, shamanism, and nature benefit civilized people? In this episode, we break down and review the fascinating work of Jack Weatherford to answer these questions and help listeners learn a different side of Mongol history that is not widely known. In his 2004 book titled Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World, a beautiful and violent picture is painted of a people who united under a leader and changed the course of history which can still be felt today.

    Water-The Sacred Element

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2021 53:20


    Do you know what is lurking in your tap water? If you haven't done any research or looked into this topic on your own we highly recommend you check out this episode. Understanding hydration can be complicated but we break it down into manageable chunks so you start applying this information as soon as possible. We cover why its important to stay hydrated, ways to select the best water available, and how to develop a true connection with water.

    Comedy, Laughter, and Levity with John Dionne

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2021 76:02


    John Dionne is a true friend and brother that has incorporated comedy into stressful times and helps those around find a sense of relief through laughter. We dive into the cosmic archetype of the Jester and why it is so important for them to use humor in order to illuminate hypocrisy and corruption that exist in all aspects of society. Sometimes it is necessary to point out the flaws of leaders and government and realize the divine comedy that exists in our modern world. John Dionne is also a Jiu-Jitsu blue belt who brings his sense of humor to the mats and helps foster a sense of play to the sometimes violent art of submission grappling. It was a great conversation that has many hidden gems. Instagram: @johndionne https://www.instagram.com/johndionne/ YouTube: John Dionne https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQgyHqfZ66wggpMsHchAqUA Tick Tock: @johndionnecomedy https://www.tiktok.com/@johndionnecomedy?lang=en

    An Overview of Fats

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2021 63:46


    Expanding on the conversation in episdoe 3 "Ancestral Nutrition". This episode explore what fat is, why it's critical, and the best food sources to get it from.

    Rites of Passage and Sacred Hunting with Mansal Denton

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2021 70:02


    In this episode, we talk about Mansal's Sacred Hunting mission, rites of passage a boy moving into manhood via a set event or challenge, and much more indigenous wisdom. This conversation is special because through it came some amazing collaborations with Mansal.

    Primitive Hunter Vs. Modern Woodsman

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2021 58:26


    All of us in the modern world have ancestors who were primal hunters. We help listeners apply lessons from their mindset, attitude, and way of life which revolved around an intimate connection with tribe and nature. Viewing the world through their eyes can change the way we see ourselves and the world around us. Even if you are not a hunter, you can still learn from this episode.

    Truth with Mike Bledsoe

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2021 96:12


    An awesome conversation with an OG podcaster, coach, motivator, Navy Vet, and entrepreneur. Listen to his thoughts on technology, fear mindset, and truth.

    Ancestral Nutrition

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2021 56:46


    Guess what? There is no single diet that all humans have followed. This is the Primal Aspects perspective on nutrition. Forget what you have learned in traditional nutrition class, we go way beyond calories and macronutrients. If you think you know everything about nutrition check out this episode and let us know your thoughts. Sometimes you have to ignore the experts and look at history, culture, and anthropology to learn about nutrition. Improve your health, energy, and focus by combining modern knowledge and ancestral wisdom when it comes to eating.

    Movement Evolution

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2021 84:14


    A solo episode on our evolutionary perspective on the origins of human movement. We go hard and discuss the psychology of movement, the CHEK perspective of infant development, how moving our spine influences how we think, and much more. The information shared is an amalgamation of our years of study, experience with clients, and our own personal growth.

    Intro Episode with Matt and Nate

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2021 37:12


    Hear our backgrounds, goals, and mistakes which have led us to where we are now. We jump into several topics such as hunting, civilization, Jiu Jitsu, and talking circles. We lay out where we want to go with the podcast and ideas for the future. This is a great episode to learn a little about us.

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