The Primal Pioneer

This is the finale episode of The Primal Pioneer. During this episode, classical homeopath, homesteader and chef, Heathar Shepard, talks about her cautions around Jack Kruse practices. She teaches you how to tell when the quantum practices turn cult and how and why it can be helpful to avoid these pitfalls. Heathar also talks about her new podcast launching this 2025, Eat Heal Farm. Heathar thanks you for your support over the years with The Primal Pioneer and looks forward to staying connected on her new podcast and substack, Eat Heal Farm.

During this episode, classical homeopath and homesteader, Heathar Shepard, talks about the health benefits of eating locally sourced foods. Throughout the episode she also teaches you how eating local supports mitochondrial health, the health of your gut microbiome and your mental emotional health as well. You can read Heathar's Eat Heal Farm substack to follow along with the episode and to try some of her favorite primal food recipes.

During this episode of The Primal Pioneer, Heathar Shepard, classical homeopath, homesteader and ancestral foods chef, discuss her success in using homeopathy for colitis. She discusses root causes, the importance of treating symptoms and not a disease diagnosis, she discusses the downfall of allopathic meds specifically for colitis and how she uses homeopathic medicine to approach this condition, with great success. You can read more about colitis and homeopathy on Heathar's substack, Study Homeopathy.

During this episode of The Primal Pioneer, homesteader and classical homeopath, Heathar Shepard, teaches you how to make the best (most nutritions + tasty) cheeseburgers. Heathar walks you through the cheeseburger making process from start to finish, from how to purchase the highest quality meat, prepping your meat and seasoning your meat to how to cook your meat for the most optimal cooking, tender and delicious results. You can also find this post on Heathar's Eat Heal Farm substack.

During this episode, Heathar Shepard, homesteader and classical homeopath, takes you on a deep dive into food sourcing. Heathar talks about some very important aspects to consider when making your meat and produce selections - considerations that will not only benefit your health but the health of the ecosystem as well. Not to mention, how it will benefit your farmer. Heathar reveals important aspects of food sourcing that are NOT listed on food labels yet that are incredibly important components to consider when shopping for your food.

During this episode of The Primal Pioneer, Heathar Shepard, classical homeopath and homesteader, talks about the main differences between homeopathic medicine and supplements. There are some major differences between supplements and homeopathic remedies and understanding the differences can have a huge impact on your health and healing.

During this episode of The Primal Pioneer, classical homeopath, author of The Sunlight Rx and homesteader, Heathar Shepard, talks about common allopathic tests and discusses their role with regard to health and healing. She also discusses preventative medicine tests such as mammograms, paps and colonoscopies and how she feels these are unhelpful tools with regard to root causes and cures of our health struggles.

During this episode of The Primal Pioneer, Heathar Shepard, author of The Sunlight Rx, classical homeopath and homesteader invites her wife, Jen Antill (psychotherapist and astrologer) onto the episode to talk about grief in an empowering way. Modern life creates a significant disconnect from grief however, this emotion and experience is a natural part of life and is very much part of nature. We hope this episode better helps you to understand and sit with your grief in helpful and supportive ways.

During this episode of The Primal Pioneer, Heathar Shepard, classical homeopath, author of The Sunlight Rx and homesteader, shares her insights regarding BHRT. She also discusses root causes of our rampant hormone disorder struggles as well as how to go about rectifying hormone imbalances naturally and holistically.

During this episode of The Primal Pioneer, Heathar Shepard, classical homeopath, author of The Sunlight Rx and homesteader, shares her story around PTSD and anxiety and how to overcome BIG emotions and symptoms that cause distress to your life and relationships. Heathar teaches you how to overcome even the most daunting symptoms to bring more relief and deeper healing to your body, life and relationships.

During this episode of The Primal Pioneer, Heathar Shepard, classical homeopath, author of The Sunlight Rx and homesteader, talks about the root cause of mineral deficiencies. During this episodes, she reveals many underlying causes of mineral deficiency issues, she shares why she's not a fan of supplementation for mineral deficiencies and she focuses on why and how the health of our soil plays a leading role in our current mineral deficiency issues. Heathar teaches you how you can start to rectify this issue and lists resources on her www.eathealfarm.substack.com page.

During this episode of The Primal Pioneer, Heathar Shepard, author of The Sunlight Rx, classical homeopath and ancestral health practitioner, teaches you how to use Iris blue blocking software to support your circadian biology. She discusses why this is an important health practice, she talks about how to navigate the different Iris Modes depending on time of day and how to use different Modes depending on what activities you're engaged in on your computer or laptop. Heathar also discusses how light rules your metabolic and hormone health and why investing in Iris is supportive to multiple aspects of your health.

During this episode of The Primal Pioneer, author of The Sunlight Rx, classical homeopath and ancestral health practitioner, Heathar Shepard, answers some of her most FAQ's about sunlight. Heathar dissolves myths around sunlight and cancer, she talks about how to use sunlight in a theraputic context, she discusses the importance of tanning and how to prevent sunburn. She also talks about important considerations to make when choosing a health-supportive home.

During this episode, Heathar Shepard, classical homeopath, ancestral health practitioner and homesteader, teaches you how to tell if you're truly lactose intolerant and, if so, ways you can work with this condition while still enjoying dairy. Heathar also discusses the multitude of benefits of raw, grass-fed and cultured dairy products for supporting metabolic health including a healthy weight.

During this episode, Heathar Shepard, author of The Sunlight Rx, classical homeopath and homesteader, takes you on a no nonsense deep dive into the question, do cattle really cause climate issues? Not only does Heathar teach you how cattle are not the issue but she teaches you how they are part of the solution. She also discusses how you can tell if your meat is truly grass-fed, grass-finished so you can make healthy food choices for yourself and your family.

During this episode of The Primal Pioneer podcast, Heathar Shepard, Ancestral Health Practitioner, author of The Sunlight Rx & classical homeopath, teaches you how to eat a carnivore-based diet and have optimal digestion. Heathar deep dives into this topic discussing various topics connected to carnivore and gut health such as sunlight exposure, how to really support a healthy gut microbiome, cautions against laxatives, root causes of constipation and how homeo pathy can help remove root causes of constipation.

During this episode of The Primal Pioneer, Heathar Shepard, author of The Sunlight Rx, ancestral foods practitioner + chef and classical homeopath, invites her wife, Jen Antill, psychotherapist, onto the show to discuss how to lead a quantum-based lifestyle and stay married or connected with those you love. So many people today struggle to stay connected in their relationships, marriage and family when integrating a quantum lifestyle which includes sunlight therapy, emf mitigation, light hygiene and other quantum elements into their life. During this episode Heathar and Jen discuss how to navigate quantum health within your relationships so you can win at both.

During this episode of The Primal Pioneer, Heathar Shepard, author of The Sunlight Rx, ancestral foods chef and classical homeopathic practitioner, talks all about the health benefits of butter and why you should be eating more of this nourishing fat. Throughout this episode, Heathar dissolves myths regarding cholesterol, teaches you the benefits of cholesterol, explains why you likely need to increase your LDL cholesterol, not decrease it and she talks about how butter helps to sustain life and supports longevity.

During this episode of The Primal Pioneer, Heathar Shepard, author of The Sunlihgt Rx, ancestral foods chef and classical homeopath, shares the birth story of the newest bovine member on the farm, Ruth. Ruth required several homeopathic remedies to help fight infection and to help her gain strength to survive and thirve in the world. Throughout the episode, Heathar shares which remedies she used, what potency she used and how to administer homeopathic remedies to your cows and other animals as an alternative to suppressive therapies.

During this episode of The Primal Pioneer, Heathar Shepard, author of The Sunlight Rx, Ancestral foods chef and classical homeopath, explains why animal protein is the most important nutrient in the diet. Today, most people are not eating near enough animal protein and its having significant health effects such as pregnancy issues, fertility issues, blood sugar regulation issues and weight struggles. Heathar explains how much animal protein you should be eating each day to achieve optimal health, including metabolic health.

During this episode of The Primal Pioneer, ancestral foods chef, author of The Sunlight Rx and classical homeopath, Heathar Shepard, teaches you how to make healthy, nourishing BBQ, Paleo style. During this episode, she dissolves myths around smoked meats, she teaches you how to BBQ in your backyard using 100% natural ingredients, she teaches you how to use non-toxic charcoal, she discusses the issues with bluetooth smokers and why its important to avoid these and she teaches you how to make delicious, homemade BBQ while getting your Sunlight Rx on.

During this episode of The Primal Pioneer, Heathar Shepard, classical homeopath, author of The Sunlight Rx and ancestral foods chef, teaches you the importance of seasonal eating for optimal circadian function. She discusses the different ways our body utilizes carbohydrates throughout the year, the role of sunlight and how our body absorbs and assimilates certain foods, the role of cortisol and carbohydrate metabolism and how sunlight influences the gut microbiome.

During this episode of The Primal Pioneer, Heathar Shepard, classical homeopath, author of The Sunlight Rx and ancestral foods chef, takes you on a deep dive into bone health. She discusses why we struggle with bone health issues from a circadian perspective, why people at younger and younger ages are struggling with bone health issues and she discredits the conventional approach to bone health, because it doesn't work. Heathar teaches you how to use circadian health practices, such as diet and sunlight, to support your bone health from a root place.

During this episode of The Primal Pioneer, Heathar Shepard, classical homeopath, author of The Sunlight Rx and homesteader, teaches you everything you need to know about dairy so that you can make the most informed decisions around dairy products to your diet. She teaches you the truth about pasteurization and homogenization of milk, she discusses best dairy options for your health (if and when raw milk isn't available), she discusses the nutritional properties of real milk, she shares why you should never drink homogenized milk and she dissolves the myths around avoiding milk provided by other mammals.

During this episode, classical homeopath, author of The Sunlight Rx and homesteader, Heathar Shepard, takes you on a deep dive into homeopathic medicine. During this episode, Heathar teaches you what homeopathic medicine is capable of, what really does root cause actually mean, why do we struggle with such chronic disease epidemics and how can we restore the innate power of the immune system.

During this episode of The Primal Pioneer, Heathar Shepard, classical homeopath, author of The Sunlight Rx and homesteader, talks about her concerns regarding glandular supplementation. Heathar also shares her concerns around organ meat consumption and teaches you how to take glandulars and eat organ meats in a truly healthy, optimal way, just as our ancient ancestors did. You can learn more about Heathar and her work at, www.heatharshepard.com or visit her farm store at www.ojoconejo.com.

During this episode Heathar Shepard, classical homeopath, author of The Sunlight Rx and homesteader, teaches you the importance of DHA. Heathar discusses the role of DHA when it comes to the health of your mitochondria, brain, CNS and eyes. She also discusses best sources, sources to avoid and environmental sources that deplete DHA.

During this episode of The Primal Pioneer Heathar Shepard, classical homeopath, ancestral food chef and homesteader, teaches you the health benefits of lard and A2A2 dairy. Heathar also teaches you how to make your own lard and teaches you nature's most bioavailable sources of vitamin D.

During this episode of The Primal Pioneer Heathar Shepard, author of The Sunlight Rx, ancestral foods chef and homesteader, teaches you root causes of high blood pressure. She also discusses holistic solutions for high blood pressure that include healing and supporting circadian biology as well as metabolic health.

During this episode of The Primal Pioneer podcast classical homeopath, ancestral foods chef and homesteader, Heathar Shepard, teaches you how to heal and seal the gut. She teaches you about why the gut becomes leaky, how to use sunlight to support gut health, why probiotics are a waste of money, and much more.

During this episode of The Primal Pioneer, Heathar Shepard, classical homeopath, author of The Sunlight Rx, ancestral foods chef and educator, teaches you the root causes of MS. Heathar also teaches you the importance of circadian biology for improving MS and explains how to individuate one's healing approach when it comes to MS and why this is so important to the healing process.

During this episode of The Primal Pioneer, Heathar Shepard, homeopath, author of The Sunlight Rx and ancestral foods chef, teaches you the importance and connection between light and health. Heathar also discusses the root cause if illness, how light influences the hormones and metabolism and which light bulbs to use to support deeper healing at night.

During this episode Heathar Shepard, classical homeopath, author of The Sunlight Rx, chef and homesteader, teaches you why cooking is an essential life and healing skill. This skill has become extinct in much of the culture due to our obsession with convenience foods and modern ways of living and eating. Heathar teaches you her top 5 reasons as to why we have to teach ourselves and our clients how to cook in order to preserve health, support healing and prevent disease.

During this episode, Heathar Shepard, classical homeopath, author of The Sunlight Rx, chef and homesteader, talks about how to created individualized health plans using sunlight and food. Heathar shares her concerns with fad diets and with treating disease diagnosis and emphasizes the importance of instead, treating symptoms. Heathar discusses her concerns with the modern day approach to healing, why it's unhelpful and how it leads to a merry-go-round of unhelpful, cookie cutter health and diet protocols. And, how to individualize your healing protocols using food, sunlight and homeopathy to improve long-term health outcomes and support overall longevity and vitality.

During this episode, Heathar Shepard, classical homeopath, author of The Sunlight Rx, homesteader and chef, teaches you homeopathic first aid for open wounds. Heathar provides you with remedy suggestions, how to prepare the remedy for open wounds and how to slow or stop bleeding from an open wound site. She teaches you first aid remedies that expedite healing, contain natural antibio properties and much more.

During this episode, classical homeopath, author of The Sunlight Rx and chef, Heathar Shepard, teaches you how to use homeopathic medicine for ear infections. Heathar talks about the importance of acutes and high fever particularly with regard to strengthening the immune system and preventing chronic illness. She also teaches you how she utilizes homeopathy, including specific remedies, for approaching ear infection so the next time your child comes down with an ear infection, you can take a more empowering, less suppressive approach.

During this episode of The Primal Pioneer, Heathar Shepard, classical homeopath, author of The Sunlight Rx, homesteader and chef, reveals root causes of metabolic disorder. Heathar talks about the link between metabolic disorder and genetic predisposition and how to start healing family lineages of metabolic disorder from a root place. Heathar also discusses how to use sunlight and diet to support metabolic health.

During this episode, Heathar Shepard, classical homeopath, author of The Sunlight Rx, chef and homesteader, teaches you her favorite way to roast a chicken. Heathar walks you through, step-by-step, how to cook a moist, tender, mouth-watering chicken using 2 ingredients: buttermilk and sea salt. By following Heathar's chicken roasting method, outlined in this episode and on her www.patreon.com/sunlightrx site, you'll be able to cook the most moist and tender bird you've likely ever tasted.

During this episode, Heathar Shepard, classical homeopath, author of The Sunlight Rx and homesteader, teaches you the role of salt inside your cells AND teaches you how to cook with salt to improve the flavor and digestibility of your food. She also talks about her favorite salts, how to use them, how to season meat before you cook it and she provides insightful tips with regard to those struggling with hypertension and Hashimoto's when it comes to dietary salt use. Of course, Heathar also dissolves the myth around salt being bad and dangerous to health and teaches you how to use salt, liberally, to support health.

During this episode, Heathar Shepard, classical homeopath, author of The Sunlight Rx and homesteader, shares her over decade plus experience with regard to the use of psychedelics and how they impact physical, mental and emotional health. During this episode, Heathar shares her concerns regarding psychedelic use on a holographic level. Heathar addresses areas of psychedelic use that are often overlooked and under unconsidered.

During this episode, Heathar Shepard, classical homeopath, author of The Sunlight Rx and homesteader, discusses her concerns around steroid drugs, namely, prednisone. She discusses the side effects of prednisone, how long it takes to recover from its use, and why she never recommends this drug to anyone. Heathar also shares her concerns around surgery and how to use homeopathy to help recover post surgery.

During this episode, Heathar Shepard, classical homeopath, author of The Sunlight Rx, ancestral chef and homesteader, discusses the connection between eye health and hormone health as well as eye health and metabolic health. Heathar also teaches you how to support the health of your eyes naturally and how to recover naturally from macular degeneration and retinal detachment.

During this episode Heathar Shepard, classical homeopath, author of The Sunlight Rx, homesteader and ancestral foods chef, takes you on a rheumatoid arthritis (RA) deep dive. She discusses western treatment and approach - how and why this is ineffective and immunosuppressive. She talks about root causes of RA, reveals the myth of anti-inflammatory foods, discusses the role of homeopathy vs the role of western medicine when treating RA and much more.

During this episode, Heathar Shepard, classical homeopath, author of The Sunlight Rx, homesteader and ancestral foods chef, discuss what she considers misdiagnosed Lyme. Today, many practitioners are quick to make a Lyme diagnosis based on inaccurate testing and their desire to make bank on this diagnosis. Heathar talks about how to tell if you really have Lyme, what's going on in cases of misdiagnosed Lyme and the ill effects of medications used to treat Lyme.

During this episode Heathar Shepard, classical homeopath, author of The Sunlight Rx, ancestral foods chef and homesteader, teaches you how to make homemade butter. Don't be intimidated, this is literally one of the simplest, not to mention most nourishing foods to make. Heathar also discusses health benefits of butter, cholesterol and shares why she believes bloodwork is overrated and an unhelpful diagnostic tool.

During this episode, classical homeopath, farmer and author of The Sunlight Rx, Heathar Shepard, discusses important nutrient and growing insights around tomatoes. She also cautions against foods grown in greenhouses and discusses how these deplete food of nutrients and increase inflammation levels. And, she discusses the role of fruit in the diet and how we are often mislead in the mitochondrial world with regard to their inflammatory effects.

During this episode, Heathar Shepard, classical homeopath and author of The Sunlight Rx and The Sunlight Diet, collaborates with her wife, Jen Antill, to talk about what a healthy partnership looks like. Jen is a therapist and specializes in couples therapy. During this episode, Heathar + Jen help you dissolve myths around what a healthy partnership actually looks like, they discuss why co-dependency is a trendy, self-limiting belief, they discuss the importance of fighting in your relationship and how to do so in healthy ways and much more!

During this episode Heathar Shepard, classical homeopath and author of The Sunlight Rx, talks about the importance of being able to express anger when it comes to health and well-being. She also discusses the role of spiritual communities and how they fuel suppressed anger in their followers; she discusses how to express anger in healthy ways and the repercussions of suppressed anger and how to move through this form of suppression to support your health.

During this episode Heathar Shepard, classical homeopathy and author of The Sunlight Rx and The Sunlight Diet, teaches the bare bone basics of homeopathy. She discusses what homeopathy is, how a homeopathic remedy is prepared, what homeopathic remedies are made of, what to expect after taking a homeopathic remedy, how homeopathic remedies treat chronic illness (their mechanism of action) and the impact it has on improving the state of the immune system. You will leave this episode knowing more than most practicing homeopaths today!

During this episode Heathar Shepard, classical homeopath and author of The Sunlight Rx and The Sunlight Diet, talks about root causes of germophobia. If you think this mindset is something that happens by chance or if you struggle with it and you're at your wits end as to why it's such a struggle for you, hang tight, Heathar explains why germophobia and anxiety of infectious disease actually develop in an organism. Heathar also takes you on a deep dive into genetic predisposition and why the alternative world of supplements and genetic testing is total horse s^&t.

During this episode Heathar Shepard, classical homeopath and author of The Sunlight Rx & The Sunlight Diet, takes a deep dive into the topic of spike protein. Heathar talks about what it is, how we get exposed to spike protein, common side effects that she's seen in her homeopathic practice, how to recover from exposure and how to tell if you're recovering from exposure.