Podcasts about whole foods

In this episode, Dr. Jockers sits down with Dr. Josh Axe to explore advanced cellular healing strategies for thyroid, hormones, and metabolism. You'll learn why most thyroid issues aren't caused by the thyroid itself and how targeting the gut, liver, adrenal glands, and mitochondria can reverse hypothyroidism naturally. Discover practical ways to balance hormones, manage menopause and PMS symptoms, and support healthy metabolism with simple lifestyle changes, nutrient strategies, and targeted herbs. Dr. Axe shares insights on mitochondrial health, liver support, and dietary adjustments that make a real difference. We also cover actionable steps to boost energy, curb cravings, and improve vitality through hydration, probiotics, personalized nutrition, and supporting your cellular systems. Listen closely for tips that can transform how your body feels and functions every day.   In This Episode:  00:00 Thyroid Root Causes 03:18 Cellular Healing Intro 05:14 Reverse Hypothyroidism 08:37 Warmth Light Therapy 11:24 Mitochondria Support Hacks 17:41 Yogurt Pomegranate Desserts 20:57 Women Hormones Overview 22:27 Menopause Stress Reset 30:20 Menopause Diet Herbs HRT 33:50 Cell Membranes Cancer Link 36:19 Repairing Cells With Fats 36:54 Ditching Seed Oils 38:59 Liver Hormone Connection 40:48 Saturated Fat Nuance 43:42 Personalized Nutrition Plans 45:22 Liver Detox Strategies 46:49 PMS and PCOS Protocols 49:20 Boosting Male Testosterone 54:39 Relationships and Hormones 59:26 Birth Control Thyroid Risks 01:02:05 Longevity Clinic Therapies 01:05:01 Wrap Up and Resources   If you want practical, natural strategies to balance your hormones, heal your gut, boost your energy, and slow aging, don't miss The Dr. Josh Axe Show. Dr. Axe blends ancient wisdom with cutting-edge science and brings on world-class experts for unfiltered conversations you won't hear anywhere else. Transform your health from the inside out and subscribe to The Dr. Josh Axe Show, with new episodes every Monday and Thursday. If you're feeling wired, tired, and depleted, it's time to replenish your electrolytes with Relyte from Redmond. Made with Redmond's Real Salt, this clean formula provides essential electrolytes like sodium, potassium, and magnesium without any sugar or artificial ingredients. Perfect for those under stress, fasting, or living an active lifestyle, Relyte helps restore hydration, improve energy, and support mental clarity. Visit RedmondLife.com/DrJockers and use code JOCKERS for 15% off today!   Support your heart, brain, and immune system with Paleovalley's Wild Caught Fish Roe, a whole food source rich in Omega-3s like EPA and DHA. It's more bioavailable and stable than traditional fish oil, offering benefits for cardiovascular health, mood, and brain function. Go to paleovalley.com/jockers for 15% off your order!   Upgrade your cooking with 100% grass-fed beef tallow from Kettle & Fire—seed oil-free, high smoke point, and packed with flavor while supporting liver and overall health. For a limited time, get 25% off sitewide, including tallow and bone broth, using code DRJOCKERS at kettleandfire.com/drjockers. Available at select Sprouts, Whole Foods, and Kroger stores nationwide. Support your gut-hormone balance and curb cravings naturally with Wonder Biotics, a clinically proven, doctor-formulated probiotic featuring Bifidobacterium B420. Feel less bloating and reduce cravings within 3–6 months. Save 10% using code DRJOCKERS10 at wonderbiotics.com   "Red light therapy on the thyroid for 10 minutes a day helped nearly 75% of women reduce or stop their thyroid meds."   Subscribe to the podcast on: Apple Podcast Stitcher Spotify PodBean  TuneIn Radio   Resources:  Get 15% off at RedmondLife.com/DrJockers using code JOCKERS. Save 15% at Paleovalley.com/Jockers with code JOCKERS. Get 25% off sitewide, including tallow and bone broth, using code DRJOCKERS at kettleandfire.com/drjockers Save 10% using code DRJOCKERS10 at wonderbiotics.com     Connect with Dr. Josh Axe: Website: https://draxe.com/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dr-josh-axe-show/id1700689487 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjoshaxe     Connect with Dr. Jockers: Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/drjockers/ Facebook – https:/www.facebook.com/DrDavidJockers YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/djockers Website – https://drjockers.com/   If you are interested in being a guest on the show, we would love to hear from you! Please contact us here! - https://drjockers.com/join-us-dr-jockers-functional-nutrition-podcast/

This week on Fuel for the Sole, we're tackling listener questions - and naturally, going off the rails along the way. We share an update on RNWY landing at Whole Foods, the races we have on our calendars, whether you actually need more sodium in the summer heat, why some BPN gels come with a daily limit, and why you can probably skip the carb load before your next 10K.Want to be featured on the show? Email us (written or an audio file!) at⁠ fuelforthesolepodcast@gmail.com⁠. This episode is fueled by ASICS and RNWY!Head over to⁠ ASICS.com⁠ and sign up for a OneASICS account. It's completely free and when you sign up you will receive 10% off your first purchase. You also gain access to exclusive colorways on ASICS.com, free standard shipping, special birthday month discounts and more.RNWY Complete Protein is a post-run recovery shake we genuinely stand behind. Here's why: built on YESTEIN®, a fermented yeast protein that scores a PDCAAS of 1.0, which is the highest possible protein quality rating. That puts it in the same category as whey but without anyof the dairy. Every serving gives you 25 grams of complete protein containing all nine essential amino acids plus 5 grams of creatine monohydrate and a five-enzyme digestive complex. Get yours at https://rnwy.life/ and use code FEATHERS15 for 15% off your purchase. Disclaimer: This content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

When Jing Gao launched Fly By Jing, she wasn''t just selling chili crisp—she was challenging a century-old story about the value of Chinese food. Starting from an underground supper club and a scrappy Kickstarter, she built a brand now found in Target, Walmart, and Whole Foods that has inspired a generation of Asian food founders. For more on Fly By Jin and show notes click here Subscribe and watch Shopify Masters on YouTube!Sign up for your FREE Shopify Trial here.

El Califa de León is a family-run Mexico City taqueria that's been in business for over half a century. It was opened by butcher Juan Hernández González in 1968, who created the now-legendary gaonera tenderloin taco. In 2024, it became the first-ever taqueria to receive a Michelin star, sparking a global surge of recognition that has paved the way for expansion outside of Mexico, led by the new generation. Today on the show, José Andrés Hernández stopped by the studio to talk about being the CEO of El Califa de León's US-based operating company Authentic Taco Holdings and bringing the family business to New York City and beyond.  Also on the show, Clayton jumps in with Matt for Three Things to discuss what's exciting us in the world of food and culture. We discuss: An exciting new restaurant is opening in the Hudson Valley, Andiamo, from chef Ciarán McGoldrick. Also: It's Colson Whitehead season and we re-read the incredible Sag Harbor, with a shoutout to Bellvale Farms ice cream. Lastly, check out our recent episode traveling with Whole Foods buyers to Spain. It's a good one. Subscribe to This Is TASTE: ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠, ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cory Connors sits down with Sydney Grier, Packaging Lead at Mill, to explore how the company is tackling one of the most overlooked environmental problems: household food waste. Sydney shares her journey from studying environmental management at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo to becoming a packaging engineer, and how she ended up joining Mill — then operating in stealth mode as Chewy Labs. Together, Cory and Sydney discuss how Mill's food recycler works, why composting beats landfilling, the innovative all-paper packaging Sydney designed for a 60-pound device, and what the future holds for commercial expansion into places like Whole Foods.Key Topics Discussed:Sydney's path from environmental management to packaging engineering at Cal Poly San Luis ObispoHow Mill originated from a desire to tackle food waste at the household levelWhat Mill does: drying, grinding, and dehydrating food scraps to reduce volume by ~80%Challenges of composting access across the U.S. and how Mill fills the gapMill's commercial expansion: launching nationwide in Whole Foods in 2027 at 10x home capacityDesigning paper-based protective packaging for a 60-pound device — without styrofoamThe value of involving a packaging engineer early in the product design cycleHow Mill's bin is rated to withstand 200 g's of peak acceleration (equivalent to a car hitting a wall at 440 mph)Output options for Mill food grounds: garden spreading, local compost drop-offs, backyard chickens, or Mill's chicken feed send-back programResources Mentioned:Mill — food recycler for the home and commercial kitchensWhole Foods Market — Mill's first commercial partner (launching 2027)Mill's chicken feed program Contact:MillLinkedIn: Sydney Grier Support our Sponsors Learn more here:- 3M- Specright- Forest Connect with CoryConnect with Cory on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cory-connors/I'm here to help you make your packaging more sustainable! Reach out today and I'll get back to you asap. This podcast is an independent production and the podcast production is an original work of the author. All rights of ownership and reproduction are retained—copyright 2022.

The anonymous British chef behind @RateMyChives has spent years judging the knife skills of home cooks and professional chefs alike—and amassed 107,000 followers doing it, including some of the biggest names in the business. In his first-ever podcast interview, we finally get the man on the record. We talk about how a forgotten Instagram handle became a cult institution, what a properly cut chive actually looks like, what it reveals about a cook's character, and why he's still not telling us who he is. Also on the show, Clayton jumps in with Matt for Three Things to discuss what's exciting us in the world of food and culture. We discuss: Our recent trip to Spain with Whole Foods buyers (there's an episode), visiting Saga in lower Manhattan, coffee from Kafiex in Vancouver, Washington and Olive in Queens. Also: Eddie Huang's novel Come Undone is a new level for the chef's writing career, and checking in on Cassandra at the Wedding. Subscribe to This Is TASTE: ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠, ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lionel Messi is a global sports icon and had a deep-pocketed strategic partner at his side. So why did his sports drink brand Más+ fail? The hosts break it down and also discuss how protein snack brand Wilde is turning heads with a new take on a cheesy cracker. Plus, Patrón's Roberto Núñez & David Rodriguez reveal how the leading tequila maker scaled globally without sacrificing its handcrafted roots. Show notes: 0:20: Face Tattoo. Shelf Talkers. Mas Authenticity. Super Salsa. Wilde Ideas. Ray's New Substack? – Ray and John congratulate — and rib — Mike about Arsenal finally winning the Premier League before highlighting opportunities for BevNET Live attendees to connect directly with retail buyers from Whole Foods, Vitamin Shoppe, Wegmans, and Walmart. The conversation then turns to the shutdown of Messi's sports drink brand, Más+, and why celebrity alone isn't enough to build a durable consumer brand, underscoring the importance of authenticity and founder involvement. That theme carries into a discussion of Ithaca Hummus founder Chris Kirby and his new venture, Guillermo's Salsa, with the hosts crediting the brand's early traction to strong execution, product quality, retail expertise, and Kirby's operational experience. The latter half of the episode shifts into rapid-fire product tastings, including Armra's new colostrum soda, which sparks a conversation about rising consumer interest in gut health ingredients and functional beverages. The hosts also heap praise on Wilde, whose protein crackers impress with their Cheez-It-like taste and texture, while spotlighting several other brands, including protein- and probiotic-infused Rogue Snacks, Summer Camp iced tea concentrates, and Holy Tshili chili crisp seasonings. 29:17: Interview: Roberto Núñez & David Rodriguez, Patrón – On location at Patrón Tequila's sprawling hacienda and distillery in Jalisco, Mexico, U.S. National Brand Ambassador Roberto Núñez and Master Distiller David Rodriguez discuss the company's emphasis on craftsmanship and tradition while highlighting the launch of Patrón 100, the brand's new distill-proof tequila. From tahona wheels and copper pot stills to the decision to scale without automation, the conversation offers a rare look inside "the Patrón way" and the philosophy that continues to shape one of tequila's most iconic brands. Brands in this episode: Patron Tequila, Cabu, Trip, Zico, Nantucket Nectars, Culture Pop, Athletic Brewing, Mas+ Messi, White Claw, Prime, Armra, Ithaca Hummus, Guillermo's Salsa, Jalapa Salsa, Svedka, Wilde, Cheez-It, Khloud, Summer Camp, ogue Snacks, Holy Tshili

Long before SIMPLi hit shelves at Whole Foods, Sprouts, Erewhon, and Wegmans, Sarela and Matt were traveling globally working directly with farmers to source regenerative organic ingredients and rebuild transparency at the root level of food production. What started as a sourcing mission eventually became SIMPLi — a pantry brand focused on traceability, regenerative agriculture, and proving that better food systems can scale without cutting corners. In this episode, Sarela and Matt break down how they built relationships with farming communities around the world, why most consumers have no idea where their pantry staples actually come from, and what it takes to create a mission-driven food brand in a category dominated by massive incumbents. Make sure to check them out at: https://eatsimpli.com   Check out my new book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4kRKGTX Watch our mini-doc - Starting Small: The Raw Truth Behind Entrepreneurship and the American Dream: https://youtu.be/eHuq93wIxs0?si=eDB-ycngvWNapRLO Visit Starting Small Media: https://startingsmallmedia.org/ Subscribe to exclusive Starting Small emails: https://startingsmallmedia.org/newsletter-signup   Follow Starting Small: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startingsmallpod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Startingsmallpod/?modal=admin_todo_tour LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/cameronnagle   Thank you to this episodes mid break sponsor, Terramor Outdoor Resort. I just got back from Terramor Outdoor Resort in Bar Harbor, Maine, and I have to tell you — it's the first time in a while I've genuinely felt reset. Terramor is a luxury glamping resort with 64 upscale tent accommodations tucked into the woods near Acadia National Park. The food was incredible, the amenities were dialed in, and their guy, Omar,  took us through this private saltwater immersion experience in nature that I did not see coming — cold, but completely shifted my body and mind - followed by a robe and hot tea right on the ocean. It's one of those places where you're fully immersed in nature, but you're not sacrificing comfort. You just... decompress. If that sounds like something you need right now, go check them out, they're open May-October and whether with the family, special event,couples retreat… you have to take my word on this experience— TerramorOutdoorResort.com.

Eric Ries is the entrepreneur and author of The Lean Startup, whose work helped software founders validate ideas faster and build companies without making huge bets upfront. After years helping startups, large companies, and governments apply Lean Startup principles, Eric built the Long-Term Stock Exchange and turned his attention to a bigger question: Why do so many successful companies lose their way?   In our conversation, Eric explains the idea of "financial gravity"—the hidden force that pushes companies toward short-term financial thinking as they grow. He shares cautionary stories of companies like Whole Foods, Johnson & Johnson, Silicon Valley Bank, and Costco to show how scaling, investors, boards, and even employees can gradually erode trust, mission, and long-term value.   Eric's new book, Incorruptible Why Good Companies Go Bad…and How Great Companies Stay Great, offers practical ways founders can protect the soul of their companies before it's too late--even when they don't have big outside investors. He explains why founders should explicitly codify their mission into governance structures, why trust is the most underrated asset in business, and how practical founders can retain optionality while building valuable companies that endure. Drawing on two decades of work with founders, CEOs, and investors, Eric Ries reveals the forces that make companies vulnerable to destruction from within and without. Then he offers solutions that safeguard against them for the long-term. Incorruptible is the blueprint for companies that will prosper and endure without losing their soul. Key Takeaways Financial Gravity - Every growing company faces pressure toward short-term financial thinking—even without outside investors. Trust Compounds - Companies that earn trust with customers and employees often outperform financially over the long term. Founder Regret - Many founders regret selling because the mission, culture, and soul of the company disappear. Mission Protection - Values on a wall aren't enough—founders need legal and governance structures to preserve mission. Question Best Practices - Many accepted business practices optimize short-term profits while destroying long-term value. Think Long-Term - Practical founders have more optionality when they intentionally design companies to endure. Quote from Eric Ries, Author of the Lean Startup "People have woken up to this reality. Given where we're at, if you can create a bootstrap company, if you can maintain control, it doesn't make you completely safe. The problem is actually not investors, but financial thinking.  "So I tell a bunch of stories in my book (Incorruptible)  of companies where the issue wasn't investors, but their own employees. You start to bring in professional managers. You start to bring in a CFO, and the CFO has that extractive mindset, or even worse. "Financial gravity is one of the most underrated concepts in business. It is like trying to direct our attention away from the surface characteristics of an organization to the deeper forces that act on it. Your  business model, strategy, vision, culture, these things are very important, but they are the things that we have control over. Financial gravity is a force." Links Eric Ries on LinkedIn Eric Ries on Twitter Eric Ries Podcast Incorruptible book on Amazon Podcast Sponsor – Lighter Capital This podcast is sponsored by Lighter Capital. In the last 15 years, Lighter Capital has helped over 600 software and SaaS founders secure simple, non-dilutive financing to grow a little faster—without giving up any precious equity or board seats to investors.  Simple debt funding from Lighter Capital can range from $50K to $10 million, with straightforward terms, no personal guarantees or covenants, and up to a 4-year payback period. Go to LighterCapital.com to apply and get a quick pre-qualification. Then talk with their experienced team to create a practical funding plan to achieve your goals.  The Practical Founders Podcast Tune into the Practical Founders Podcast for weekly in-depth interviews with founders who have built valuable software companies without big funding. Subscribe to the Practical Founders Podcast using your favorite podcast app or view on our YouTube channel. Get the weekly Practical Founders newsletter and podcast updates at practicalfounders.com. Practical Founders CEO Peer Groups Be part of a committed and confidential group of practical founders creating valuable software companies without big VC funding.  A Practical Founders Peer Group is a committed and confidential group of founders/CEOs who want to help you succeed on your terms. Each Practical Founders Peer Group is personally curated and moderated by Greg Head.

On this special episode, Eric Ries, author of the 2011 bestseller "The Lean Startup," discusses his new book, "Incorruptible: Why Good Companies Go Bad and How Great Companies Stay Great." Ries explains why he's redefining profit as the maximization of human flourishing, reveals his role advising Anthropic's founders on their corporate structure, and makes the case that the era of shareholder primacy is already over. He also discusses the fall of Whole Foods, the Musk v. OpenAI trial, and why he believes mission-controlled companies dramatically outperform. GeekWire's Todd Bishop recorded this conversation with Ries after interviewing him on stage at Seattle Flow Startup Day on May 15. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us Fan MailJake Karls, co-founder of Mid-Day Squares, breaks down how to go viral, build a CPG brand, and scale a snack business from a condo kitchen to thousands of retail stores — all while surviving entrepreneurial burnout. In this episode, we unpack the real story behind viral marketing, authentic brand building, getting into Whole Foods, and what it actually takes to sell millions in physical retail. Jake shares how showing up in person creates opportunity, why authenticity is the secret to standing out, and how he uses LinkedIn content to attract investors and retail partners.You'll also hear his honest take on burnout recovery, finding purpose, why he's a "rainmaker" not a CEO, and how to play your own game instead of someone else's. Whether you're a young entrepreneur, a founder chasing product-market fit, or building a personal brand, this conversation is packed with hard-won lessons.TIMESTAMPS00:00 – Why Showing Up In Person Wins Deals02:30 – How Mid-Day Squares Started In A Condo05:00 – How Hard It Is To Sell In Retail Stores07:30 – Why Getting Into A Store Isn't Enough10:00 – How To Drive Retail Sales And Trial12:30 – Why Entrepreneur Burnout Almost Ended It15:00 – What Burnout Taught Me About Health17:30 – The Burnout Nobody Talks About: No Clarity20:00 – Why You Should Go All In When You're Young22:30 – Why I'm A Rainmaker And Not A CEO27:30 – How To Raise Capital As A Founder30:00 – How LinkedIn Content Attracts Investors32:30 – What Type Of Content Goes Viral35:00 – The Heartbeat Graph vs The Average Life37:30 – Why Being Weird Gets You Weird Results42:30 – How To Find Product-Market Fit In CPGConnect with Us!https://www.instagram.com/alchemists.library/https://twitter.com/RyanJAyala

In this conversation, Dr. Sanda Moldovan and Udo Erasmus delve into the significance of essential fatty acids, particularly omega-3 and omega-6, in maintaining health. Udo shares his personal journey from a war-torn childhood to becoming a pioneer in health and nutrition, emphasizing the importance of understanding essential nutrients and the dangers of processed oils. The discussion highlights the need for a holistic approach to health, aligning with nature's design, and the power of whole foods and spices in promoting well-being. In this enlightening conversation, Dr. Sanda Moldovan and Udo Erasmus delve into the importance of food quality, the balance of essential fatty acids, and their impact on health. They discuss the significance of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, the dangers of processed oils, and the necessity of proper oil storage. Udo emphasizes the need for a holistic approach to health, advocating for inner peace and the right dietary choices to enhance overall well-being.  Want to see more of The Holistic Dentistry Show? Watch our episodes on YouTube! Do you have a mouth- or body-related question for Dr. Sanda? Send her a message on Instagram! Remember, you're not healthy until your mouth is healthy. So take care of it in the most natural way.  Key Takeaways:   (09:12)Understanding Essential Nutrients (12:10)The Role of Omega-6 Fatty Acids (15:11)The Dangers of Processed Oils (18:01)Health and Nature's Design (20:59) The Power of Whole Foods and Spices (23:58) Navigating Food Quality and Safety (25:48) The Essential Fatty Acids: Omega-3 and Omega-6 (28:01) The Impact of Omega-3 on Health (30:30) Inflammation and Essential Fatty Acids (32:16) Sources and Ratios of Omega Fatty Acids (34:40) The Importance of Oil Storage and Handling (36:15) The Dangers of Fish Oils (40:21) Three Non-Negotiable Rules for Essential Fatty Acids Connect with Udo Erasmus: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/udoerasmus/ Website: https://udoerasmus.com/ Udo's Choice Brand: https://www.florahealth.com/collections/udos-choice Books & Products: https://udoerasmus.com/products/ Connect With Us:  For dentists, hygienists and anyone interested wanting a deeper understanding of ozone in dentistry, this is an excellent place to start, my clinical introduction course is designed to give practitioners a practical, evidence-informed foundation built from more than 20 years of experience using ozone across every dental specialty. https://integrativedentalhealthinstitute.com/ AskDrSanda | YouTube BeverlyHillsDentalHealth.com | Instagram  DrSandaMoldovan.com | Instagram  Orasana.com | Instagram

Dr Glidden is here Wednesdays to help us navigate the narrow path to life. "Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it." It's our job to ensure we point the way so all who are capable, and are intended to, find it. Not everyone is receptive to the simple solutions to proper, natural health. Those of you who are, we are here for you.My site:https://SemperFryLLC.comEiffel 90: https://eiffelhealth.com Call and use ext. 101Join Dr. Glidden's Membership site here:https://leavebigpharmabehind.com/?via=pgndhealth⁠Code: baalbusters for 25% OFFMake Dr. Glidden Your DoctorUse Code BB5 here for your Whole Food 90 Essentials:https://www.azurestandard.com/shop/brand/azurewell/2326The Azure 90 are 1. Whole Food Multivitamin, 2. Alaskan Cod Liver Oil, 3. Fulvic-Humic Energy Blend, 4. IP6 Supreme. Use code BB5 for your discount.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ba-al-busters-broadcast--5100262/support.

A listener is launching an “all-in” protein bar. It's a crowded market, but they're, well, all-in. How can we help them get on the shelves of Whole Foods?Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show includes free guided lessons and listener Q&A several days each week.Show notes: SideHustleSchool.comEmail: team@sidehustleschool.comBe on the show: SideHustleSchool.com/questionsConnect on Instagram: @193countriesVisit Chris's main site: ChrisGuillebeau.comRead A Year of Mental Health: yearofmentalhealth.comIf you're enjoying the show, please pass it along! It's free and has been published every single day since January 1, 2017. We're also very grateful for your five-star ratings—it shows that people are listening and looking forward to new episodes.

On this very special episode, we traveled to Ondarroa, a fishing port in the Basque Country of northern Spain, and followed a team of Whole Foods Market buyers and sourcing experts to find out how they interact with partners at the source—in this case, the legendary Spanish tinned seafood producer Ortiz. Joining us was AnaMaria Friede, who oversees grocery merchandising strategy and has spent two decades advancing Whole Foods Quality Standards. Category Merchant Julia Merid lives inside the canned seafood aisle and works directly with producers on everything from the fish itself to the packaging to how the story gets told. And Carrie Brownstein has spent 25 years researching and writing the actual standards that govern what Whole Foods can and can't sell—she's the person who established what “sustainable wild-caught” actually means and what it doesn't. At the center of it all: Conservas Ortiz, a fifth-generation, family-owned company working the Basque coast since 1891. Subscribe to This Is TASTE: ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠, ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The CPG Guys are joined in this episode by Bob Nolan, SVP of Growth Science at Conagra Brands. Conagra's portfolio of iconic and emerging food brands continues to evolve to offer contemporary choices for every occasion. Follow Bob on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-nolan-938b726/Follow Conagra Brands online at: https://www.conagrabrands.com/Bob answers these questions:What was the "breaking point" where you realized that asking consumers what they wanted was actually leading the company toward failed launches?In the context of your CAGNY 2026 presentation, how do you define the "Validation Trap," and why is it so dangerous for legacy CPG brands today?One of your biggest wins was identifying the "Bowl" trend (Healthy Choice Power Bowls) via behavioral data while the rest of the industry was still testing "Trays." How would traditional validation have killed that multi-million dollar insight?If you've cut traditional testing to zero, how do you now "pre-flight" a major innovation like the Rebel Roots Tallow Sticks or the Dolly Parton line without the safety net of a focus group?How does AI-driven "Demand Science" replace the human element of traditional market research? At CAGNY, you spoke about demand science as a key growth driver. How does moving away from "validation" allow Conagra to be more "provocative" and take risks that traditional research would have deemed "too polarizing"?You use data from Whole Foods and Sprouts to predict what will happen in Kroger and Walmart two years later. Is the "Natural Channel" your new version of a test market, and how does that data-flow work?You've positioned Conagra as a beneficiary of GLP-1 drugs rather than a victim. How did behavioral science—rather than consumer surveys—help you realize that these users aren't eating less of everything, but are actually pivoting toward specific nutrient-dense frozen options?Validation takes months; social trends move in days. How has the "Death of Validation" increased your speed-to-market? Can you give us an example of an "idea-to-shelf" timeline that would have been impossible under the old model?For the Brand Managers out there who are still terrified to launch a product without a "Green Score" from a testing agency, what is your message to them about the risk of not evolving past validation?CPG Guys Website: http://CPGguys.comFMCG Guys Website: http://FMCGguys.comSheCOMMERCE Website: https://shecommercepodcast.com/Rhea Raj's Website: http://rhearaj.comLara Raj in Katseye: https://www.katseye.world/DISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast episode is provided for general informational purposes only. By listening to our episode, you understand that no information contained in this episode should be construed as advice from CPGGUYS, LLC or the individual author, hosts, or guests, nor is it intended to be a substitute for research on any subject matter. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by CPGGUYS, LLC. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. CPGGUYS LLC expressly disclaims any and all liability or responsibility for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential or other damages arising out of any individual's use of, reference to, or inability to use this podcast or the information we presented in this podcast.

What if the way we think about business value, trust, and capitalism itself is fundamentally broken? Eric Ries' The Lean Startup changed how a generation of entrepreneurs build companies. Now, Ries takes aim at some of the most sacred business assumptions today in his new book, Incorruptible. Ries joins Rapid Response to share what he witnessed firsthand in the clash between Anthropic and the US government, and why he believes the current system is failing the very people it's supposed to serve. He also brings in-the-trenches stories from Cloudflare, Novo Nordisk, and Whole Foods to make the case that courage, not capital, may be the most undervalued asset in business right now.Visit the Rapid Response website here: https://www.rapidresponseshow.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

301: In today's episode, I'm joined by Dr. Judy Morgan to talk about the truth behind the pet food industry, prescription diets, overvaccination, and what our dogs and cats are actually supposed to be eating. We dive into species-appropriate nutrition, grain-free myths, homemade pet food, vaccine protocols, chronic disease in pets, and why so many common recommendations in conventional veterinary medicine may not actually support long-term health. We also talk about ingredient labels, raw feeding, and how to make more informed choices for your pets. Topics Discussed:  → Are flea medications dangerous for dogs? → What ingredients should dogs avoid eating? → Is kibble bad for long-term health? → How do pesticides affect pet health? → What is a species-appropriate pet diet? Sponsored By: → Ogee | Thanks to today's sponsor, Ogee: A higher standard for beauty. Go to https://ogee.com/REALFOODOLOGY and use code REALFOODOLOGY to get 20% off certified organic makeup that performs like luxury. → Beekeeper's Naturals | Today, Beekeeper's Naturals is giving my listeners exclusive extended access to their Memorial Day Sale: Go to https://beekeepersnaturals.com/REALFOODOLOGY or enter code REALFOODOLOGY to get 25% off your order. → Just Thrive | Get your health in check and save 20% on your first order at https://justthrivehealth.com/REALFOODOLOGY → PaleoValley | Head to https://paleovalley.com/realfoodology for 15% off your first purchase. Timestamps:  → 00:00:00 Introduction → 00:03:42 The Problem With Prescription Pet Diets → 00:08:17 Why Cats Need High Moisture Diets → 00:16:32 What Vets Actually Learn About Nutrition → 00:22:41 Grocery Store Pet Food vs Fresh Food → 00:27:05 How To Read Pet Food Ingredient Labels → 00:34:18 Whole Foods, Raw Feeding & Human Grade Pet Food → 00:43:20 Grain-Free Diet Myths & The DCM Controversy → 00:52:11 Why Dogs & Cats Need Species-Appropriate Diets → 01:09:06 Overvaccination, Titers & Vaccine Protocols → 01:21:03 Homemade Pet Food, Organs & Raw Feeding Tips → 01:33:02 Boarding Requirements, Vaccine Pressure & Rabies Discussion Check Out Dr. Judy: → https://drjudymorgan.com Check Out Courtney:  →  LEAVE US A VOICE MESSAGE →  Check Out My new FREE Grocery Guide! →  @realfoodology →  www.realfoodology.com →  My Immune Supplement by 2x4 →  Air Dr Air Purifier →  AquaTru Water Filter →  EWG Tap Water Database Produced By: Drake Peterson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if the way we think about business value, trust, and capitalism itself is fundamentally broken? Eric Ries' The Lean Startup changed how a generation of entrepreneurs build companies. Now, Ries takes aim at some of the most sacred business assumptions today in his new book, Incorruptible. Ries joins Rapid Response to share what he witnessed firsthand in the clash between Anthropic and the US government, and why he believes the current system is failing the very people it's supposed to serve. He also brings in-the-trenches stories from Cloudflare, Novo Nordisk, and Whole Foods to make the case that courage, not capital, may be the most undervalued asset in business right now.Visit the Rapid Response website here: https://www.rapidresponseshow.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Eric Ries had a 40-page business plan. An Excel model so complicated it would crash Excel. A team of elite students, real investors, and a working product. What he didn't have was a strategy -- and he didn't realize it until after the startup collapsed. Episode page with video, links, and more The moment of clarity came in a Boston job interview. A panel of consultants asked what he'd learned. He gave them practical tips. They told him that wasn't strategy. Sitting there, he realized he didn't actually know what the word meant. That category error -- mistaking a polished plan for a strategy -- is the mistake that eventually became The Lean Startup. In this episode, Eric traces the line from that dorm-room failure to his new book, Incorruptible: Why Good Companies Go Bad and How Great Companies Stay Great. He argues that many of the so-called best practices founders are trained to follow aren't pillars of capitalism at all -- they're modern inventions with a poor track record. We get into the Whole Foods unraveling and why John Mackey couldn't simply cut prices, the prehistory of Costco through Sol Price's fiduciary duty to the customer, and what Jim Sinegal built into Costco's governance that has held for four CEOs and forty years. We also look at Novo Nordisk's industrial foundation structure -- a hundred-year-old design that makes companies six times more likely to survive fifty years -- and why most founders have never heard of it. A conversation about strategy, structure, and the quiet ways good companies go bad.

In this episode of Fast Casual Nation, host Paul Barron sits down with Chris Treloar, CEO of PLNT Burger, and Trace Miller, founder of Konala Protein Bowls, to break down what health-forward fast casual actually looks like in 2025 and beyond. From PLNT Burger's high-volume Whole Foods footprint to Konala's drive-thru protein bowl model built for busy families, the conversation covers menu strategy, the rise of nutritional literacy, GLP-1's impact on dining behavior, and why the future of fast food isn't the death of convenience — it's making healthy eating just as convenient as the golden arches. #FastCasualNation #HealthyFastFood #PlantBased Get Your Podcast Now! Are you a hospitality or restaurant industry leader looking to amplify your voice and establish yourself as a thought leader? Look no further than SavorFM, the premier podcast platform designed exclusively for hospitality visionaries like you. Take the next step in your industry leadership journey – visit https://www.savor.fm/ Capital & Advisory: Are you a fast-casual restaurant startup or a technology innovator in the food service industry? Don't miss out on the opportunity to tap into decades of expertise. Reach out to Savor Capital & Advisory now to explore how their seasoned professionals can propel your business forward. Discover if you're eligible to leverage our unparalleled knowledge in food service branding and technology and take your venture to new heights. Don't wait – amplify your voice or supercharge your startup's growth today with Savor's ecosystem of industry-leading platforms and advisory services. Visit https://www.savor.fm/capital-advisory

At 25, Justin Gold was making experimental peanut butter in his home kitchen with a food processor and a stack of recipe journals. His singular obsession: bring new life to a tired lunchtime staple.What started as late-night experiments with honey, cinnamon and banana eventually became Justin's — one of the most influential natural food brands of the last two decades.At first, Justin got rejected by most grocery stores he approached. He worked overnight in a shared industrial kitchen, hand-filling jars one at a time. He couldn't get a distributor, so he stocked the shelves at the Boulder Whole Foods himself.And when growth stalled… he had an idea during a mountain bike ride that would transform the company: What if peanut butter came in a squeeze pack?In this episode, Justin explains how relentless experimentation and stubbornness helped him build a category-defining brand — and how, with each entrepreneurial milestone, an even more challenging one emerged.YOU'LL LEARN: How Justin reverse-engineered flavored peanut butter in his apartmentHow launching in Boulder gave him a big advantageHow he learned when to listen to feedback, and when to ignore it The deal he made with Whole Foods: “I'll stock the shelves myself.”How the squeeze pack transformed the business, and why it almost didn't work The power of naïve persistence in entrepreneurshipTimestamps:00:09:35 — The obsessive recipe experiments that became Justin's edge00:16:25 — Getting support from Boulder's startup food community 00:21:28 — Raising $35,000– and shocking his family: “I wanna make peanut butter!” 00:42:51 — The farmers market feedback that changed the product line00:46:56 — Justin talks his way into the first Whole Foods 00:51:47 — Justin's gets into more stores, but sales start to stagnate 00:53:35 — The mountain bike ride that sparked the squeeze-pack idea 01:19:43 — The brand gets sold, Justin gets fired…and invited backThis episode was produced by J.C. Howard, with music by Ramtin Arablouei.Edited by Neva Grant, with research help from Alex Cheng.Follow How I Built This:Instagram → @howibuiltthisX → @HowIBuiltThisFacebook → How I Built ThisFollow Guy Raz:Instagram → @guy.razYoutube → guy_razX → @guyrazSubstack → guyraz.substack.comWebsite → guyraz.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Judy Morgan - integrative veterinarian, author of nine books, and one of the leading voices in holistic pet health - joins Dr. Will Cole to pull back the curtain on what conventional veterinary medicine has been getting catastrophically wrong. They cover what's actually in commercial kibble (including why it may legally contain euthanasia solution), why annual vaccinations are largely unnecessary when titer testing exists, why spaying and neutering before six months is the hormonal equivalent of making your puppy postmenopausal overnight, and what flea and tick pesticides are actually doing inside your pet's nervous system. Dr. Morgan also explains traditional Chinese veterinary medicine food therapy, the five element constitutions for pets, the supplements worth knowing about, and the raw food movement that has the big pet food companies very nervous. For all links mentioned in this episode, visit www.drwillcole.com/podcast.Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Sponsors:Live Better Longer with BUBS Naturals. For A limited time get 20% Off your entire order with code WILLCOLE at Bubsnaturals.com!Get 15% off Branch Basics with the code WILLCOLE at https://branchbasics.com/WILLCOLE #branchbasicspodHelp protect your home systems – and your wallet – with HomeServe against covered repairs. Plans start at just $4.99 a month. Go to Home Serve.com to find the plan that's right for you. Not available everywhere. Most plans range between $4.99 to $11.99 a month your first year. Terms apply on covered repairs.Visit TM.org to find a certified teacher near you. That's TM.org.You can also pick up their beef tallow at select Sprouts, Whole Foods, and Kroger locations nationwide. Or just go to kettleandfire.com/WILLCOLE25 and use code WILLCOLE25 to get 25% off.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We sit down with Mike Ambeliotis of Mediterra Bakehouse and Mediterra Cafe to talk about what it really takes to grow a family business without losing the craft, the standards, or the relationships that built it in the first place. A local bakery that still sells at Pittsburgh farmers markets is also baking bread for Whole Foods across the country, and that tension is what makes this conversation so good.We go upstream to the ingredients. Mike breaks down their heritage grain work, including Red Fife grown in Arizona, natural pest control with ladybugs, and why milling their own flour gives them control from field to finished loaf. Then we spotlight Mediterra Cafe, the thoughtfully designed spaces in Sewickley, Mt Lebanon, Lawrenceville, and Cranberry, plus the in-house pastry program and chef-driven food that turns the bakery's bread into full meals. Later in the show, wine expert Catherine Montest spotlights Ruby's Wine House, and makes the case for wine flights as the fastest way to expand your palate. From exotic whites to bouquet-forward pours and horizontal flights that compare terroir across regions, you'll leave with a clear plan for your next night out. Subscribe for more Pittsburgh food stories, share this with a bread or wine fan, and leave a review with your favorite loaf or wine flight pick.Support the show

What actually gets investors to say yes in today's CPG market? In this episode, we revisit conversations with founders, operators and investors at Taste Radio's NYC Meetup who share candid advice on why disciplined growth, financial transparency and strong regional traction matter far more than hype – and why some of the biggest opportunities may be hiding in overlooked legacy categories. The hosts also dive into the rise of luxury and small-format grocery, including Whole Foods' Daily Shop concept and premium retailers like Laurel Supply and Nude Miami, and how brands like Ripi and Olipop are adapting their positioning, packaging and messaging to win with today's consumers. Show notes: 0:20: Nude & Bougie. Rip It. New For The Kids? Beefy Snacks, Pickle Beer & Soccer Chips. – The hosts discuss Whole Foods Market's expansion of its smaller "Daily Shop" concept into urban neighborhoods, alongside emerging upscale retailers like Laurel Supply in Los Angeles and Nude Miami. The conversation also touches on how emerging brands navigate this landscape, highlighting frozen pasta company Ripi as an example of a premium brand betting heavily on elevated packaging, product quality, and strong branding from day one to win placements at Whole Foods and Target. The hosts also dive into Olipop's newly announced refresh of its shelf-stable soda line, examining how the updated packaging and "feel-good soda" positioning appear designed to broaden the brand's mainstream appeal and attract younger consumers. They also sample Beest's beef-based charcuterie trail mixes, Ginny's adaptogenic sparkling beverages, Mooksi's overnight oat bites, Chestnut Sports Club's low-alcohol citrus lager, Pabst Blue Ribbon's Grillo's Pickles collaboration beer, Garrett Popcorn's hot honey flavor, Pop Off's limited-edition prebiotic soda, and Lay's World Cup-inspired chip flavors.  31:40: Interviews from Taste Radio's NYC Meetup – Stephen Plattman of accounting and advisory firm Anchin emphasizes the importance of establishing strong financial foundations early. Lucinda Capital founder and early-stage investor Mayur Aras encourages founders to prioritize strong regional traction and operational discipline over rapid expansion and also shares insights on how to move investors from "maybe" to "yes." He also noted growing excitement around innovation in overlooked legacy categories rather than short-lived trend-driven products. NextFoods CMO Lella Rafferty explains how recovery brand Cheribundi has shifted from a commodity juice positioning toward science-backed recovery and sleep solutions, leveraging credibility with athletes while introducing more portable formats like shots and gummies for "everyday athletes." Wandering Bear Coffee founder Matt Bachmann reflected on the company's evolution from boxed cold brew into a broader premium coffee platform, explaining how innovation in format and occasion has fueled growth while requiring increasingly sophisticated operational planning. Brands in this episode: Bai, Crooked Pop, Olipop, Poppi, Bloom, Mountain Dew, Beest, Rind Snacks, Parm Crisps, Ginny, Mooski, Chestnut Sports Club, Pabst Blue Ribbon, Grillo's Pickles, Garrett's Popcorn, Mike's Hot Honey, Pop Off, Lay's, GoodBelly, Cheribundi, Chobani, Habiza, Laurel's Coffee, Wandering Bear Coffee

Send us Fan MailAlan Welch is a returning guest on our show! Be sure to check out his first appearance on episode 923 of Boundless Body Radio!Alan Welch is the host of The Busy Pro Fast Wellness Podcast, a podcast dedicated to helping busy professionals upgrade their health, energy, and mindset through fast, actionable habits.Alan brings a rare blend of experience to the wellness space: he's a former semi-professional musician from a family of elite performers, a former championship club runner with personal bests of 2:41 in the marathon and 71 minutes for the half marathon, and a seasoned educator with postgraduate training from both the Guildhall School of Music and the University of Sussex.He has lived and worked in Turkey, Spain, Italy, Portugal, France, China, and the UK. After overcoming a 30-year daily drinking habit, Alan now focuses on resilience, practical wellness, and sustainable behavior change.His mission is simple: make health achievable for people with real-world schedules. Alan's work sits at the crossroads of performance, behavior change, and real-world practicality - drawing from music, sport, global teaching……… and personal recovery to make wellness simple and achievable for busy people.Find Alan Welch at-https://alanjwelch.com/FREE- Busy Pro Fast Wellness Playbook: (36 practical tools for movement, mindfulness, and energy — designed for busy schedules)Podcast- The Busy Pro Fast Wellness PodcastLK- @Alan J. WelchIG- @busyprofastwellnessFind Boundless Body at-myboundlessbody.comBook a session with us here! 

Matthew Williams joins Mike “C-Roc” for a raw and inspiring conversation about addiction, identity, resilience, and rebuilding a life with purpose. As the founder of FroPro Snack Bars, a fitness trainer, performance coach, and breathwork expert, Matthew shares the powerful story behind his journey from rock bottom to entrepreneurship and impact.In this episode, Matthew opens up about battling addiction while trying to maintain two separate lives—one as a respected teacher and coach, and the other consumed by partying and self-destruction. After hitting a breaking point in 2010, he made the life-changing decision to get sober and began rebuilding himself with the support of an incredible community in South Florida. He reflects on the people who stood by him during his darkest moments, the lessons he learned through recovery, and how discovering his true identity changed everything.Matthew also shares how a simple idea for a peanut butter snack bar turned into FroPro, a nationally recognized brand that landed in Whole Foods and became part of a larger mission to help others live healthier, purpose-driven lives. From learning how to run a business from scratch to creating systems, leading teams, and mentoring others in recovery, Matthew reveals what it really takes to keep going when life gets hard.Mike "C-Roc" and Matthew dive deep into topics like self-worth, reinvention, overcoming fear, building strong relationships, and thriving through chaos. This episode is a powerful reminder that failure is never final, growth comes through adversity, and sometimes the hardest moments become the foundation for the greatest transformation.Social Media Handles:https://www.instagram.com/mwarwilliams/ https://www.instagram.com/froprosnacks/ https://www.instagram.com/wakeupthesun/

Breaking into a crowded grocery category takes more than a great product – it takes a brand shoppers can't ignore. In this episode, Ian Tecklin, the founder and CEO of chef-driven frozen pasta brand Ripi, explains why he made brand identity and packaging a core investment from day one and how it helped the company secure nationwide launches at Whole Foods and Target within its first 15 months.  He also shares what emerging CPG brands can learn about modernizing legacy categories with a distinct point of view, and why founders should be more candid about building companies with long-term acquisition potential. Show notes: 0:20: Ian Tecklin, Founder & CEO, Ripi – Ian discusses the company's recent $2.4 million funding round and upcoming rollout at Target. He explains how his background in venture investing shaped Ripi's focus on branding, operational discipline, and long-term scalability from the outset. Ian also shares why he invested heavily in elevated branding and packaging to modernize consumer perceptions of frozen pasta.He discusses his partnership with celebrity chef Joe Sasto, who helped develop the recipes and culinary credibility behind the brand, and explains why finding the right manufacturing partner was one of Ripi's biggest early challenges. Ian also outlines the company's pricing and retail strategies, noting that Ripi is targeting consumers seeking high-quality, convenient meals rather than competing with legacy value brands. Finally, Ian speaks candidly about operating Ripi largely as a solo founder during its first year, relying on fractional support while managing most aspects of the business himself. He also discusses the company's long-term goal of building Ripi into the leading frozen pasta brand and ultimately positioning it for acquisition. Brands in this episode: Ripi

Are you ready to better your health with a diet change, but don't know how? There just seems to be so much information around. And the more you've researched, the more you feel confused and overwhelmed. If that's how you're feeling, I understand. Well, if plant-based eating seems like a huge mountain to climb right now, I want to help. I want to take away some of that overwhelm and show you an easier, simpler and more straightforward way to transition. Let's start by first looking at what not to do. In this episode, I'll tell you about a common step many take when wanting to begin a plant-based diet transition, but one that can actually set them back in their confidence and journey towards making a true lasting lifestyle change. Don't miss this!   Join -> Plant-Powered Life Transformation Course: www.plantnourished.com/ppltcourse Contact -> healthnow@plantnourished.com Learn -> www.plantnourished.com Enjoy 1:1 Coaching Support -> https://www.plantnourished.com/coachingwaitlist Get Free 15-Minute Strategy Call -> www.plantnourished.com/strategycall Free Resource -> 7 Ways to Test-Drive a Plant-Based Diet: www.plantnourished.com/testdrive     Have a question about plant-based diets that you would like answered on the Plant Based Eating Made Easy Podcast? Send it by email (healthnow@plantnourished.com) or submit it by a voice message here: www.speakpipe.com/plantnourished       [Plant Based Diet, Transition Tips, Plantbased Eating, How to Start, Beginner Success Tips, Plant Based Transition Advice, Weight Loss, Whole Foods, Starter Tips, Health]

John Mackey built Whole Foods Market from a small natural foods store into a $13.7 billion company acquired by Amazon — but his greatest lessons came from moments of crisis, not victory. From the emotional relief of going public to the life-changing impact of 9/11, the pressure of activist investors, and the cultural battle after the Amazon merger, Mackey reveals what it really takes to build a mission-driven company that lasts.Key TakeawaysBoldness creates momentumJohn Mackey says that when you begin something with purpose and determination, the world starts to shift. The money, people, and opportunities begin to appear.Culture is built through authentic appreciationMackey believes appreciation is one of the simplest and most powerful ways to transform relationships, meetings, morale, and organizations.The Amazon deal was about more than moneyThe Whole Foods sale was not just a financial transaction. Mackey saw it as the best stakeholder solution for customers, team members, suppliers, investors, and the future of the company.Health is the next great frontierThrough Love Life, Mackey is now focused on holistic wellness, longevity, food, fitness, medical care, community, and helping people make more conscious choices.Timestamps00:00 - The “food awakening” that changed John Mackey's life forever00:39 - The boldness advice that shaped his entrepreneurial mindset02:03 - What John Mackey did the day Whole Foods went public05:04 - The terrifying 9/11 moment that changed his future09:44 - Why going public is not the “holy grail” most founders think it is10:14 - The mistake Whole Foods made before activist investors attacked13:59 - The hostile meeting that forced Mackey to consider selling Whole Foods16:30 - The question that made Amazon the answer18:30 - What really happened when John Mackey met Jeff Bezos22:18 - The surprising reason the $13.7B Amazon deal was all cash28:08 - John Mackey's honest reaction to Randall Kaplan's Extreme Preparation™31:15 - The simple meeting ritual Mackey says can transform company culture37:28 - The three practices Mackey says can transform your life41:12 - John Mackey's next mission after Whole Foods44:46 - The rapid-fire answers that reveal Mackey's true definition of successAbout John MackeyJohn Mackey is the co-founder and former CEO of Whole Foods Market, one of the most influential grocery and natural foods companies in the world. He helped build Whole Foods from a small natural foods store into a publicly traded company that became a national leader in organic food, conscious capitalism, team-based culture, and mission-driven retail.In 2017, Whole Foods Market was acquired by Amazon in a landmark $13.7 billion transaction, one of the most significant retail acquisitions of the decade. Mackey is also a bestselling author, entrepreneur, advocate for conscious capitalism, and founder of Love Life, a new holistic health and wellness company focused on food, fitness, longevity, medical care, emotional well-being, and community.About the Host — Randall KaplanRandall Kaplan is a serial entrepreneur, venture capitalist, professional coach, and the host of In Search of Excellence, where he interviews the world's most accomplished leaders, founders, athletes, entertainers, and change-makers to uncover the habits, mindsets, and strategies behind extraordinary success.Through his Extreme Preparation™ methodology, Randall works with founders, CEOs, executives, business owners, and high performers to help them prepare more deeply, communicate more effectively, and create better outcomes in business and life.What was your biggest takeaway from John Mackey's story — the Amazon deal, the power of appreciation, the health mission behind Love Life, or his advice on forgiveness?Drop your thoughts in the comments below.If this conversation inspired you, please like the video.Subscribe to In Search of Excellence for more conversations with world-class entrepreneurs, founders, leaders, and high performers.Share this episode with someone who is building a company, leading a team, or trying to become the healthiest version of themselves.Want to Work One-on-One with Me?I privately coach a limited number of high achievers through personalized one-on-one coaching focused on elevating careers, scaling businesses, and reaching higher levels of success both professionally and personally.If you're ready to change your life and achieve your goals, apply here:www.randallkaplan.com Listen to my Extreme Preparation TEDx Talk here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIvlFpoLfgs Listen to this episode on the go!Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/23q0XIC... Follow Randall!Instagram: @randallkaplan LinkedIn:  @randallkaplan TikTok:  @randall_kaplan Twitter / X: https://x.com/RandallKaplanWebsite:  www.randallkaplan.com1-on-1 Coaching: www.randallkaplan.comCoaching and Staying Connected:1-on-1 Coaching | Instagram | YouTube | TikTok | LinkedIn 

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to The Kevin Jackson Show, where common sense still has a pulse.You know, I spent some time recently out in the country. Fishing. Sitting with friends and business partners. No panels. No focus groups. No blue-check hysterics screaming about “our democracy” while eating ethically sourced quinoa from a bowl shaped like oppression.Just real people.And I'll tell you something that hit me like a shovel upside the head: Conservatives are winning, because conservatives still understand life at its molecular level. We understand how things actually work.You get up early. You work. You build. You solve problems. You help your neighbor because one day you might need him pulling your truck out of a ditch instead of posting a hashtag about your emotional journey.That's America.And the Left has drifted so far from that reality, they look like tourists in their own country. These people couldn't bait a hook if the fish signed a consent form. They've become entirely institutionalized. Everything they know comes from an app, an activist professor, or a nervous HR department.Out there in the country, nobody cares about your pronouns when the generator dies.Nobody asks your carbon footprint when rain's coming and fences need fixing.Nobody forms a committee to determine whether the fish feels “seen.”Reality has standards. That's why conservatism keeps winning every time life gets serious.And the Left can feel it happening. They're scattered right now. Fragmented. They don't even share a common purpose anymore beyond hating Donald Trump and trying to turn normal people into suspects.One faction wants socialism. Another wants censorship. Another wants open borders. Another thinks math is racist. Feminists are fighting trans activists. Environmentalists are fighting unions. Pro-Hamas activists are marching with people who think vegan cheese is violence. It's ideological dodgeball played inside a burning Whole Foods.Meanwhile conservatives are out here building businesses, raising families, creating wealth, producing energy, inventing technology, and yes, occasionally sitting by a lake with a fishing pole remembering that peace and quiet are still legal in parts of America.That contrast is what today's show is all about.Because while the media keeps trying to sell this fantasy that MAGA is collapsing, reality says otherwise. Trump's enemies keep disappearing politically. Woke cultural movements are sputtering out once the propaganda machine slows down. And every day Americans are rediscovering something simple but powerful:Common sense isn't extremist. It's survival.Today's lineup proves it.We'll get into the collapse of the anti-Trump Republicans, why the Left's cultural intimidation campaigns are failing, why Democrats can't survive without taxpayer oxygen tanks, and why the people lecturing America about tolerance increasingly look like the angriest cult members at the airport.And somewhere in there we'll talk about Thomas Massie, burner phones, Pride parade ghost towns, and the fascinating phenomenon of Democrats endorsing Republicans they secretly hope will help destroy the Republican Party from inside the building.So buckle up.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

"If we can do it for Whole Foods, which is a very large organization, why can't we do this for other employers?"Is the era of relying on national, opaque "BUCA" networks finally coming to an end?My guests this week are Blake Allison, CEO of Employers Health Network (EHN), and Philip Eaves, from Ascension. Together, they break down the exact blueprint they used to build a direct-to-employer, high-performance network for Whole Foods - and how they are scaling that exact same model for self-funded employers across the country.In this episode, we explore the hospital system's perspective on direct contracting. Phil explains why massive health systems like Ascension are eager to bypass traditional carriers to work directly with employers, citing faster payments, zero collection risk, and the ability to proactively manage patient care. We also discuss how to successfully integrate Direct Primary Care (DPC) into a localized network, the lessons commercial plans must learn from Medicare Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs), and why the future of healthcare relies on "re-localizing" how we buy medical services.If you are an employer, benefits consultant, or healthcare provider who is fed up with the transactional, nickel-and-dime nature of traditional insurance carriers, this conversation proves that a better, more collaborative model already exists.Thank you to our 2026 sponsors!ParetoHealth: ParetoHealth empowers midsize employers with a long-term solution to reduce volatility and lower overall health benefits costs. Visit https://www.paretohealth.com/fully-insured-vs-self-funding-with-paretohealth-spencer-podcast/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=SelfFundedwSpencer to learn more.Samaritan Fund: A program that connects those who need help to the support they need. We are proud to offer the Samaritan Fund Program. Visit SamaritanFundProgram.com to learn more.Vālenz Health: We're Vālenz Health, your partner in improving health literacy, reducing plan spend, and delivering high-value healthcare. Visit ValenzHealth.com to learn more.Imagine360: Imagine360 helps self-funded employers save on healthcare with smarter health plans. Cut expenses by 20-30% with custom solutions. Contact us today at Imagine360.com.Chapters:(00:00:00) Intro: Whole Foods and the Move Away from BUCAs  (00:07:29) The Whole Foods Case Study: Building a Direct Network (00:12:15) Why Health Systems Want Direct Employer Contracts (00:17:15) The Evolution from RBP to High-Performance Networks (00:19:21) Integrating Direct Primary Care and Care Management (00:23:41) The Challenges of Scaling Direct Contracts Nationally (00:28:15) Re-Localizing Healthcare: Buying Care in Your Community (00:33:36) Overcoming the Negative Stigma of "Networks" (00:36:55) Applying Medicare ACO Lessons to Commercial Populations (00:42:31) Defining True Value-Based Care and Downside Risk (00:45:51) The Ideal Employer Profile for Direct Contracting (00:50:52) Lowering Costs with Local, Community-Based Care (01:05:17) Future Predictions: Site Neutrality and Price Transparency (01:11:25) Closing Thoughts: Providers Are Open for BusinessKey Links for Social:@SelfFunded on YouTube for video versions of the podcast and much more - https://www.youtube.com/@SelfFundedListen/watch on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1TjmrMrkIj0qSmlwAIevKA?si=068a389925474f02Listen on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/self-funded-with-spencer/id1566182286Follow Spencer on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencer-smith-self-funded/Follow Spencer on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/selffundedwithspencer/

"If we can do it for Whole Foods, which is a very large organization, why can't we do this for other employers?"Is the era of relying on national, opaque "BUCA" networks finally coming to an end?My guests this week are Blake Allison, CEO of Employers Health Network (EHN), and Philip Eaves, from Ascension. Together, they break down the exact blueprint they used to build a direct-to-employer, high-performance network for Whole Foods - and how they are scaling that exact same model for self-funded employers across the country.In this episode, we explore the hospital system's perspective on direct contracting. Phil explains why massive health systems like Ascension are eager to bypass traditional carriers to work directly with employers, citing faster payments, zero collection risk, and the ability to proactively manage patient care. We also discuss how to successfully integrate Direct Primary Care (DPC) into a localized network, the lessons commercial plans must learn from Medicare Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs), and why the future of healthcare relies on "re-localizing" how we buy medical services.If you are an employer, benefits consultant, or healthcare provider who is fed up with the transactional, nickel-and-dime nature of traditional insurance carriers, this conversation proves that a better, more collaborative model already exists.Thank you to our 2026 sponsors!ParetoHealth: ParetoHealth empowers midsize employers with a long-term solution to reduce volatility and lower overall health benefits costs. Visit https://www.paretohealth.com/fully-insured-vs-self-funding-with-paretohealth-spencer-podcast/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=SelfFundedwSpencer to learn more.Samaritan Fund: A program that connects those who need help to the support they need. We are proud to offer the Samaritan Fund Program. Visit SamaritanFundProgram.com to learn more.Vālenz Health: We're Vālenz Health, your partner in improving health literacy, reducing plan spend, and delivering high-value healthcare. Visit ValenzHealth.com to learn more.Imagine360: Imagine360 helps self-funded employers save on healthcare with smarter health plans. Cut expenses by 20-30% with custom solutions. Contact us today at Imagine360.com.Chapters:(00:00:00) Intro: Whole Foods and the Move Away from BUCAs  (00:07:29) The Whole Foods Case Study: Building a Direct Network (00:12:15) Why Health Systems Want Direct Employer Contracts (00:17:15) The Evolution from RBP to High-Performance Networks (00:19:21) Integrating Direct Primary Care and Care Management (00:23:41) The Challenges of Scaling Direct Contracts Nationally (00:28:15) Re-Localizing Healthcare: Buying Care in Your Community (00:33:36) Overcoming the Negative Stigma of "Networks" (00:36:55) Applying Medicare ACO Lessons to Commercial Populations (00:42:31) Defining True Value-Based Care and Downside Risk (00:45:51) The Ideal Employer Profile for Direct Contracting (00:50:52) Lowering Costs with Local, Community-Based Care (01:05:17) Future Predictions: Site Neutrality and Price Transparency (01:11:25) Closing Thoughts: Providers Are Open for BusinessKey Links for Social:@SelfFunded on YouTube for video versions of the podcast and much more - https://www.youtube.com/@SelfFundedListen/watch on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1TjmrMrkIj0qSmlwAIevKA?si=068a389925474f02Listen on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/self-funded-with-spencer/id1566182286Follow Spencer on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencer-smith-self-funded/Follow Spencer on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/selffundedwithspencer/

MERCH - https://nonmembersshop.com/Happy National No Dirty Dishes Day! We kick off the episode by agreeing this holiday is literally impossible, especially in a house of five. Erin shares a controversial "Mother's Day Hot Take" comparing the forced fun and expectations to New Year's Eve but admits this year was a rare, peaceful success involving her favorite Whole Foods sourdough. Erin gives a highly anticipated update on her hydroponic garden, celebrating her incredibly flavorful homegrown salads despite the emotional trauma of executing her weaker sprouts. We also drop an urgent reminder that our merch preorder is officially closing this week, so secure your hoodies and mystery $15 trinkets while you can.Erin recaps her weekend of chaotic "side quests," including a girls' night that devolved into screaming about a frog while aggressively throwing non waterproof flameless candles into a pool. She also got roped into judging a local car show in the freezing rain despite knowing nothing about cars, ultimately picking the winners based purely on vibes and flippy headlights. We then dive into a hilarious niche internet trend: "Scientology Speedruns," where guys film themselves rushing into church buildings just to see how far they can get before the staff kicks them out.In sports and running news, we marvel at 23-year-old Sophia, who took a wrong turn at the Flying Pig Half and accidentally ran a full 3:30 marathon, and celebrate Rachel, who absolutely shattered the Cocodona 250 record and beat every man in the 253-mile field. We discuss an athlete suing Puma over career-ending spikes, the Eagles drafting a Nigerian player who has never played a snap of football, and rumors of LIV Golf running out of Saudi funding (which sparks a heated rant about how terrible AI search results have become). Plus, Mike successfully snipes an eBay auction for Mario cards live on air, and we officially declare we are done talking about the Alix Earle and Alex Cooper drama until something actually happens.We are then joined by fan-favorite runner Eamon for an honest interview about his recent DNF at a 100-mile race, discussing the brutal downhills, the wild self-talk swings, the humbling moment of getting his bib ripped off for missing a cutoff, and his immediate plan for redemption in October. Finally, we review a bizarre TikTok of an Eastern European family silently eating massive bowls of hard-boiled eggs and sausages, and wrap up with a wholesome "No Bad, No Sad" story about a group of friends who secretly booked out their buddy's entire Columbus food tour for his birthday.

From beef tallow fries to real sugar gummies and olive oil potato chips, the hottest brands in CPG are winning — and raising serious money — by reimagining old-school ingredients for modern consumers. The hosts unpack why investors are pouring millions into "back-to-basics" brands, including frozen fry startup Jesse & Ben's. We also meet with Better Sour co-founders Bella Hughes and Semira Nikou to discuss the brand's new gummy line and upcoming launch at Whole Foods. Show notes: 0:20: Sour, Sugar, Success. Bolt HQ. Taste Awareness. Where's The Beef? Olive Fry. Smart Bevs & Bars. – The hosts preview the episode's interview with Better Sour co-founders Bella Hughes and Semira Nikou and sample products from the brand's new real sugar line of gummies. They also recap Taste Radio's lively meetup in Austin, held at Nutrabolt headquarters and discuss how emerging food and beverage brands can build awareness at BevNET Live via sampling opportunities at the event. The discussion turns to frozen fry brand Jesse & Ben's, which recently raised a $10 million Series A round by differentiating itself through avocado oil and beef tallow preparation, elevated branding, and premium positioning. The team debated whether consumers are increasingly willing to pay more for upgraded versions of everyday staples, citing the success of brands like Graza, whose expansion into olive oil potato chips was praised as another example of innovative branding transforming a familiar category. The episode wrapped with rapid-fire product tastings and commentary on emerging functional beverage and snack trends, including nootropic drinks, tingling non-alcoholic beverages, and clean-label snack bars. 32:18: Interview: Bella Hughes & Semira Nikou, Co-Founders, Better Sour – Bella and Semira discuss the launch of their new line of real sugar gummies debuting exclusively at Whole Foods Market this summer. The entrepreneurs discuss how the brand extension moves Better Sour beyond its original low-sugar offerings while maintaining its focus on bold flavor, plant-based ingredients, and "foodie"-driven candy innovation. Brands in this episode: Better Sour, Poppi, Bachan's, Siete, New Barn Organics, Jesse & Ben's, Ore-Ira, Alexia, Graza, Brightland, Rind, Aura Bora, Neautonic, Disco Fizz, Caddy Snacks, Sour Patch Kids

Krysten Kauder built Candier—a bold, irreverent candle brand with names like “Girl, You Need to Calm the F Down”—into a $14 million business stocked at Target, Whole Foods, and Ulta, and she did it without a PR firm, sales team, or single networking event. For more on Candier and show notes click here Subscribe and watch Shopify Masters on YouTube!Sign up for your FREE Shopify Trial here.

In this episode of Girl Talk with Tay, I sit down with Dr. Jenelle Kim, Doctor of Eastern Medicine, ninth generation practitioner, and author of The Korean Art of Living Well, for a conversation on longevity, mindfulness, and ancient wellness practices that support modern life.We discuss Jenelle's “Three M's” of wellness, medicine, movement, and mindset and how these pillars impact beauty, hormones, energy, and overall health. She explains the role of herbal medicine, supplementation, Qi Gong, and mindful nourishment, along with why “food is medicine” remains one of the foundations of wellness.Jenelle also introduces the concept of “living meditation,” which focuses on staying grounded and present throughout everyday life instead of only during formal meditation. She shares her “Three A's” framework, acknowledge, assess, and act as a practical approach for navigating stress, fear, uncertainty, and emotional overwhelm.We also talk about warming foods for circulation and hormonal balance, building resilience through movement and mindfulness, approaching fear differently, relationship harmony, and creating a more intentional way of living. Jenelle also shares insights from her nine generation Taoist lineage, her work formulating products for major retailers including Sephora, Ulta, and Whole Foods, and the inspiration behind her book.Such a grounding and insightful episode for anyone looking to support their wellness, mindset, and longevity in a more intentional way.xo, Tay⸻Follow Jenelle Kim!

In honor of Mother's Day, get $200 off a new Dear FoundHer... Forum membership through the month of May. Join the community built for women business owners over 40 who are building real businesses on their own terms. JOIN US INSIDE HERE, no code necessary to save. Neka Pasquale turned a side project into a $48 million business, and she'll be the first to tell you she had no idea what she was doing.She was an acupuncturist treating patients when she started making food and juices as part of their care. People loved it, word got around, and before long, Urban Remedy was growing faster than she could plan for. There was no roadmap. Just a lot of late nights, a lot of mistakes, and a refusal to quit.On this episode of Dear FoundHer, Neka sits down with host Lindsay Pinchuk to talk about starting a business for the first time with no roadmap, no business background, and no idea the thing would grow into what it became. She shares what it was like fulfilling 500 juice orders while pregnant, shipping food across the country before she was remotely ready, and learning operations, HR, and food safety by making every possible mistake first.The story of how Urban Remedy landed in Whole Foods is worth the listen alone. It didn't come from a pitch. It came from a bike ride. That's partnership marketing working exactly the way it's supposed to, and it's a reminder that the relationships you're already building matter more than any campaign you could run.Scaling a business that sells fresh organic food nationally comes with scaling challenges most brands never take on. Neka talks about managing rapid growth without losing the mission, the burnout that built up quietly over 12 years of nonstop doing, and why protecting what your brand stands for gets harder the bigger you get.For women entrepreneurs who are building something that actually means something, this conversation offers a candid look at what growth actually asks of you.Episode Breakdown:00:00 How Urban Remedy Started by Accident06:25 Managing 500 Orders While Pregnant08:39 The Operational Chaos of Scaling a Business11:15 How a Bike Ride Led to 400 Whole Foods Locations15:36 Staying True to Your Mission at Scale22:22 The Real Challenges of Scaling Fresh Food Nationally23:39 When and Why to Hire a CEO29:14 What Every Woman Founder Needs to Know Before Scaling a BusinessConnect with Neka Pasquale:Follow Neka on Instagram Subscribe to The FoundHer Files Follow Dear FoundHer on Instagram Free Forum Open House + Networking Session Come see what's inside the Dear FoundHer Forum SAVE YOUR SEATJoin THE networking community for women business owners over forty, The Dear FoundHer... ForumPodcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 12, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes. Today's top stories: Jesse & Ben's raises $10M to expand tallow-based frozen fries into 1,500+ retail locations including Whole Foods and Sprouts as seed oil debate goes mainstream Whoop plans in-app telehealth launch this summer integrating medical records, bloodwork, and wearable data with physician-guided care backed by Abbott and Mayo Clinic Aescape enters insolvency proceedings after selling assets for ~$16M with $150M+ in unpaid debts, highlighting capital intensity challenges in wellness hardware More from Fitt: Fitt Insider breaks down the convergence of fitness, wellness, and healthcare — and what it means for business, culture, and capital. Subscribe to our newsletter → insider.fitt.co/subscribe Work with our recruiting firm → https://talent.fitt.co/ Follow us on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/fittinsider/ Follow us on LinkedIn → linkedin.com/company/fittinsider Reach out → insider@fitt.co

What does it really take to build a company from one store in Austin, Texas into Whole Foods Market, a global brand with more than 540 stores, $22 billion in annual sales, and a $13.7 billion acquisition by Amazon?John Mackey, co-founder and former CEO of Whole Foods, joins Randall Kaplan to reveal the hard-earned lessons behind entrepreneurship, resilience, fear, failure, raising capital, work ethic, conscious capitalism, and the life-changing moments that shaped one of America's most iconic business founders.Key TakeawaysFear is the biggest limiter of human potential. John explains why fear of failure, fear of judgment, and even fear of success stop people from answering their own “hero's journey.”Failure only becomes failure when you quit. From getting cut from the basketball team to losing money in the early days of Whole Foods, John shows how setbacks can become turning points.No job is beneath you. Dishwashing, bussing tables, bagging groceries, and entry-level work build discipline, humility, work ethic, and service.Entrepreneurs must learn to sell the dream. Whether raising $45,000 from friends and family or pitching venture capitalists on Sand Hill Road, persistence and conviction matter.Business is a community of relationships. The Whole Foods flood taught John that customers, team members, suppliers, investors, and lenders are all stakeholders in a shared mission.About Randall KaplanRandall Kaplan is a serial entrepreneur, investor, professional coach, and the host of In Search of Excellence, where he interviews world-class entrepreneurs, leaders, athletes, entertainers, and high achievers about the habits, failures, mindsets, and preparation behind extraordinary success.Randall is the co-founder of Akamai Technologies, a global leader in cloud services and cybersecurity, and was an early investor in companies including Google. Over the course of his career, he has advised and invested in numerous companies and worked closely with founders, CEOs, executives, business owners, and high performers.Through his Extreme Preparation™ methodology, Randall helps ambitious leaders accelerate success by building the discipline, strategy, mindset, and preparation required to perform at the highest level.If you found value in John Mackey's story, take a moment to like this video, subscribe to In Search of Excellence, and share it with someone building something difficult.Comment below:What lesson from John Mackey's journey resonated with you most—failure, resilience, work ethic, raising capital, or conscious capitalism?Want to Work One-on-One with Me?I coach a small group of high achievers on how to elevate their careers, grow their businesses, and reach their full potential both professionally and personally.If you're ready to change your life and achieve your goals, apply here:www.randallkaplan.com Listen to my Extreme Preparation TEDx Talk here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIvlFpoLfgs Listen to this episode on the go!Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/23q0XIC... https://www.randallkaplan.com/ Follow Randall!Instagram: @randallkaplan LinkedIn:  @randallkaplan TikTok:  @randall_kaplan Twitter / X: https://x.com/RandallKaplanWebsite:  www.randallkaplan.com1-on-1 Coaching: www.randallkaplan.comCoaching and Staying Connected:1-on-1 Coaching | Instagram | YouTube | TikTok | LinkedIn 

368: In today's episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on organic food brands hiding contamination, fraud, and dangerous heavy metals behind feel-good marketing and premium prices. But don't worry, because I'll also reveal a few brands that actually do deliver on their organic promises with verified testing and transparent practices. Let's separate real nutrition from the certified deception that's been normalized as healthy eating.  Topics Discussed: → Organic Food Contamination → Heavy Metals in Baby Food → Food Fraud & Greenwashing → Organic Label Misconceptions → BPA & Food Packaging → Grocery Store Brand Transparency → Safer Organic Brands → How to Shop Smarter As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at digestthispod@gmail.com. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app.  Sponsored By:  → Pique Life | https://piquelife.com/digest for up to 20% OFF and a free starter kit → Manukora | Head to ⁠https://manukora.com/DIGEST⁠ to save up to 31% plus $25 worth of free gifts with the Starter Kit, which comes with an MGO 850+ Manuka Honey jar, 5 honey travel sticks, a wooden spoon, and a guidebook! Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction  → 00:02:24 - Whole Foods + organic label concerns → 00:04:36 - Happy Baby Organics + heavy metals in baby food → 00:04:57 - Grimmway Farms + E. coli outbreak → 00:06:04 - Nature's Path + glyphosate & contamination → 00:07:19 - Earthbound Farm + pre-washed salad concerns → 00:09:33 - Annie's + organic label deception → 00:16:45 - Baby food lawsuits + heavy metals → 00:18:02 - Horizon Organic + dairy industry concerns → 00:22:03 - Muir Glen + BPA in canned tomatoes  → 00:23:39 - Brands Bethany actually trusts Further Listening: → Glyphosate Exposed In Organic Foods! - all you need to know | Bite of Knowledge Check Out Bethany: → Bethany's Instagram: ⁠⁠@lilsipper⁠⁠ → ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ → ⁠⁠Bethany's Website⁠⁠ → ⁠⁠Discounts & My Favorite Products⁠⁠ → ⁠⁠My Digestive Support Protein Powder⁠⁠ → ⁠⁠Gut Reset Book ⁠⁠ → ⁠⁠Get my Newsletters⁠⁠ (Friday Finds) Produced by Drake Peterson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this deeply honest and inspiring conversation, Lucas Mack welcomes back Matthew Gauger of Greenhorn Grove for a second episode that goes far beyond gardening tips. Matthew shares his unlikely journey from nightclub promoter in Charlotte to homesteader and social media mentor, describing how a simple tomato from his first, very imperfect garden became a life-changing “AHA” moment that set him on a totally new path. Matthew opens up about building a 25-acre homestead in South Carolina, launching his charity Here We Grow, and his mission to grow thousands of pounds of food to feed the homeless, nursing homes, churches, and schools—often doing the physical work alone with just his dog for company. He also talks about partnering with the Better Together Coalition to help rebuild over 300 homes in Western North Carolina after devastating floods. The conversation then moves into a raw and vulnerable space as Matthew shares how divorce, the possible loss of his land, and six months without seeing his kids have tested his faith. Together, Lucas and Matthew explore darkness vs. light, the duality of this world vs. the oneness of God, and how nature, seeds, weeds, and even the golden ratio in creation reveal the fingerprints of a divine Artist. Along the way, they touch on Blue Zones, whole-food living, resilience, continual learning, and the spiritual lessons of homesteading. This episode is an invitation to see gardening and homesteading as a path to healing, faith, and personal freedom—and a reminder that even when life feels upside down, planting seeds (both in the ground and in the heart) can still lead to unexpected abundance. https://www.instagram.com/greenhorngrove Thank you for listening – if you're struggling to break free and need support – go to my website and www.lucasmack.com. There's you'll find resources like videos and eBooks and information on how to work with me for coaching.

Spencer kicks things off with a rousing game of "What Makes the Sound?" (a cow makes a moo, in case you were on the edge of your seat). From there, we meander gloriously through soda reviews. Kevin tries Dirty Mountain Dew and hates it, Spencer demolishes an entire can of Cuban Iron Beer soda like a man who has found religion, and somewhere in between, Spencer confesses to eating 900 calories of bread because Whole Foods lied to him about having strawberry pretzel cream pie. In between all of this, Spencer delivers breaking analysis on the collapse of American political discourse, explains why British panel shows are secretly the peak of human civilization, and provides a surprisingly detailed update on his indie video game development, which now features 625 hexagons and a working raycast-based selection mechanic. Kevin, for his part, earns the wrath of the Discord chat by admitting he's never given hot Dr. Pepper a fair chance, and bravely promises to revisit the issue despite clearly not wanting to. The episode wraps with Spencer pitching a spinoff podcast called "Spenpai's Spleen Pod" dedicated entirely to lore about The Spleen, a brief meditation on whether their intro music is weeding out the right people, and an anime recommendation about an anxious J-pop idol whose house is a disaster. It's a chaotic, deeply human hour of podcasting that somehow holds together through the sheer force of two guys who genuinely like talking to each other. Subscribe on YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Years ago, Maria Garcia suffered a massive stroke that left her not only paralyzed from the neck down, but also mute. After 8 grueling years of recovery, learning to walk and talk again, Maria was introduced to the whole-food nutritional world of WILDFIT, and experienced a major transformation:From hard fingernail growth to regaining the color and growth of her hair, to more energy and confidence, and more. After a total 15 years recovery, Maria is now is a Certified WILDFIT Coach; helping others realize their potential in a healthier lifestyle.Tune in, as Maria discusses the importance of behavioral change in a WILDFIT lifestyle. She also explains the connection of unprocessed whole foods and the prevention of cancers and disease. She even had a client scheduled for Sciatica surgery when they started the program, and no longer needed the surgery!To learn more about Maria's great work, WILDFIT, and to book a discovery call, visit www.genuinelymaria.com

Meet Sabrina Rudin, founder of Spring Cafe Aspen and author of the new cookbook Healthy With a Side of Happy. Raised in a home where food came first, Sabrina grew up with a deep understanding of natural foods, nourishment, and the connection between what we eat and how we feel. In this episode, Sabrina chats with Elizabeth about her early exposure to holistic living, how a season teaching snowboarding in Aspen eventually led her to open Spring Cafe, and what it has taken to build a restaurant that has become a beloved community staple. She also shares the story behind her cookbook, why she believes healthy food should feel abundant and joyful, and how staying connected to your why can open doors you never expected. Episodes Here  Say Hi To Elizabeth and Purely Elizabeth:  Website | Instagram Sabrina Rudin: Website | Healthy with a Side of Happy | Spring Cafe 

DRCoinbase cuts headcount by 14% citing AI acceleration. The shares are gainingCoinbase cuts headcount by 14% citing AI acceleration WHO DO YOU BLAME?Cofounder/CEO/Chair Brian Armstrong: 49.6% voting power MMIn 2020, amidst global protests for racial justice, Armstrong issued a blog post that effectively banned employees from discussing social issues or activism at work: "We don't advocate for any particular causes or candidates internally that are unrelated to our mission, because it is a distraction from our mission... we won't engage in broader societal issues."Brian is a proponent of "Freedom Cities"—privatized zones built on federal land that would be exempt from the laws that govern the rest of the countryMeta Platforms director Marc Andreessen:Impeding the development of AI in any way, he argues, “is a form of murder."Our enemies are 'social responsibility', 'stakeholder capitalism', 'Precautionary Principle', 'sustainable development goals', 'social justice', and 'environmental, social, and governance (ESG)'... These are all ideas that would lead to a stagnant, decadent, and ultimately dead society."The dual class share structure:The holders of our Class B common stock are entitled to twenty votes per share, and holders of our Class A common stock are entitled to one vote per share.Jeffrey Billings, the independent trustee for certain trusts established by Brian Armstrong (representing 18.9% voting power)Co-founder/director Frederick “Fred” Ernest Ehrsam III (10.6% voting power)co-founder and general partner of the crypto-focused venture capital firm Paradigmco-founder and CEO of Nudge, a neurotechnology startup developing non-invasive brain–computer interfacesDuke UniversityWhile Fred is often seen as the quiet intellectual counterpart to Marc Andreessen, his philosophy is arguably even more dystopian to critics because it moves beyond just software—aiming to program human governance and the human brain itself.Fred is the Quiet Architect of a future where human systems are replaced by cold code.Fred is a major backer of the Prometheus Summit, a secretive gathering of tech elites focused on "longevity" and "assisted reproductive technologies."In 2026, Fred was appointed to the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) by President Donald TrumpThe 2 women on the board, seems very DEI-ishThe shares are gaining WHO DO YOU BLAME?InvestorsUp 15$ in 2 days: $655M for brianDiary of a CEO founder says he hired someone with ‘zero' work experience because she ‘thanked the security guard by name' before the interview WHO DO YOU BLAME?The so-called “meritocracy” MM“I hired someone who's CV was two lines. Their experience was zero”Elon Musk's SpaceX Could Be Fast-Tracked Into S&P 500 After IPO Under Proposed Rule Changes AND Elon Musk settles SEC lawsuit over Twitter purchase and agrees to pay $1.5m fineA trust in Musk's name will pay a $1.5m civil penalty, without admitting wrongdoing. Musk won't have to give up any money he allegedly saved from the delay. In its January 2025 lawsuit, the SEC said Musk's 11-day delay in revealing his initial 5% Twitter stake in late March and early April 2022 let him buy more than $500min shares at artificially low prices, before he finally revealed a 9.2% stake. WHO DO YOU BLAME?The SEC CommissionersJan 2025Chair Gary Gensler (D) Commissioner Hester Peirce (R)Commissioner Mark Uyeda (R)Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw (D)Commissioner Jaime Lizárraga (D)Today MMChair Paul Atkins (R)Commissioner Hester Peirce (R)Commissioner Mark Uyeda (R)VacantVacantSpecifically Paul AtkinsDuring his first stint as an SEC Commissioner (George W. Bush), Paul was famous for his dissent against large corporate penaltiesHe argued that fining a company for the "sins" of its executives just hurts the innocent shareholders a second timeRecently in the same Administration with Musk (DOGE)Generally believes the SEC overregulates; Musk has referred to the SEC as “bastards”Commissioner Hester PeirceThe perennial dissenter (pre-Trump 2.0): Whenever the SEC would sue a crypto firm or fine a high-profile CEO, Peirce would release a blistering public letter explaining why the SEC was wrong, overreaching, and "paternalistic."Hester is the primary author of the Token Safe Harbor proposal, which essentially argues that tech companies should be allowed to operate for three years without any SEC oversight to "find their footing."Hester has long argued that the SEC's disclosure requirements are "bloated" and "immaterial." In her view, Musk's failure to file a 13D form for his Twitter stake wasn't a crime—it was a failure to comply with a "clunky, outdated bureaucracy.""In our purportedly enlightened era, we pin scarlet letters on allegedly offending corporations without bothering much about facts and circumstances... After all, naming and shaming corporate villains is fun, trendy, and profitable."The S&P 500, managed by S&P Global Dow Jones Indices, on Thursday, announced it was beginning consultation on rule changes that could potentially help Elon Musk-led SpaceX gain an expedited entry into the index. The rule changes include letting IPOs enter the index six months after their debut on an eligible index instead of a 12-month period, according to current rules.The index also proposed eliminating a minimum Investable Weight Factor (IWF) of 0.10 for megacap companies. The IWF is a methodology used to calculate the number of shares of a company available to trade on the market.Notably, the proposed rule changes also eliminate profitability requirements for megacap companies. Current rules require a company to be profitable on a GAAP basis for 12 months to be considered for the index, but that rule could be eliminated.S&P DJI only accepts feedback during the announced consultation open period, which is generally one calendar month following the consultation announcement. The Index Committee considers the complexity of the change and the desirable implementation timing in determining the open window for the consultation, which is generally aligned, if possible, with the index rebalancing schedule. WHO DO YOU BLAME?S&P Global CEO Martina L. Cheung (31% no on pay last year) DEI? That's all I haveS&P Global Chair Ian Livingston (Lord Livingston of Parkhead)Lord Livingston is also involved in a number of charities particularly in the fields of education, equality and social careLords are weird? That's all I haveThe Index CommitteeThe S&P 500 Index Committee is one of the most powerful and secretive groups in global finance. To prevent insider trading and front-running (where traders buy a stock because they know it's about to be added to the index), S&P Dow Jones Indices (S&P DJI) keeps the names of the individual committee members confidential.“To mitigate even the appearance of a conflict of interest... all Index Committee meetings are confidential. Membership of the Index Committee is not disclosed, and voting members consist of senior S&P DJI staff who have no commercial responsibilities”The Committee Members: Usually consists of about five to nine full-time employees of S&P Dow Jones Indices. Veto Power: Unlike other indices that use a rigid formula, this committee has discretionary authority. They can choose to ignore certain rules (like profitability) if they believe a company is representative of the U.S. economy.Who is probably partly on the Committee:Catherine Clay (CEO, S&P Dow Jones Indices): As the top executive, she oversees all index divisions. She joined in late 2025 with a mandate to modernize the indices for the digital and private-to-public era.Fiona Boal (Global Head of Equities): She oversees the entire equity index suite. Any proposal to change the "seasoning" or profitability rules for the S&P 500 goes through her office.Michael Orzano (Head of Exchange Products): He is the primary strategist for how major listings (like a $1.75T SpaceX IPO) integrate with the exchange-traded product (ETF) ecosystem.He was the lead strategist during the 2020 Tesla Inclusion, which was the most chaotic event in S&P historyHamish Preston (Head of U.S. Equities): He is the primary spokesperson for S&P 500 methodology. If the "SpaceX Rule" is adopted in June 2026, he will be the one explaining the technical justification to the media.Louis Bellucci (Head of Index Committee Management): As of 2026, he is the specific individual tasked with managing the various index committees and ensuring they follow the updated governance protocolsThe general concept of greed MMMM'Tone Deaf' Starbucks CEO Slammed for Justifying $10 Coffee as 'Affordable Premium Experience' - Niccol is so close to the human experience, he thought it was obviously “affordable” premium to pay $10 for a single cup of coffee. WHO DO YOU BLAME?Mike Sievert, Jorgen Knudstorp, Neal Mohan, and Brian NiccolAccording to Free Float knowledge database, the only four directors with base knowledge of marketing in their backgrounds - all direct from their education and bios46% of SBUX influenceRichard Allison, Neal Mohan, Andy Campion, Beth Ford, Mike SievertMembers of the pay committee that graciously granted Niccol $96m such that a $10 coffee is an “affordable premium experience” for Niccol aloneMeanwhile, CEO Pay Surges 11% While Workers' Wages Stagnate at 0.5% in 2025: Report.In the last 5 years, EVERY director at SBUX was tagged as a “bottom payer” for employees using bottom quartile employee median pay relative to peers as a flagAt the same time, SBUX tagged as mildly atypical overpay relative to other paying directors, and the board average 5 year CEO Pay ratio ranking in the BOTTOM QUINTILE - not only do they love paying their employees as little as possible, the couple it with massive pay packages for CEOs everywhere they goBeth Ford, Daniel Servitje, and Neal MohanAccording to Free Float deference numbers, which use how directors get paid, the prestige of the directorship, the overlaps/reliance on the CEO, and social ties to management, these three are the only ones on the board tagged as “Deferential”For instance, Mohan has directorships at Chrome Holding and Starbucks… which one is a bigger deal?These are directors with the most to lose by dissenting - and risking getting replaced - at this board in particularMike Sievert, Daniel Servitje, Marissa Mayer, Neal Mohan, Brian NiccolEstimates of each of their net worth is in excess of $100m, with Servitje part of the nepo Grupo Bimbo money (he's worth >$3bn)Mayer is the rare female fail up, with early Google and Yahoo money >$600mMohan got a $100m stock retention bonus in 2013 alone and is the CEO of YouTube, the ultimate in artist exploitation machineNeal Mohan, who is on every one of these lists DRBrian Niccol, for generating a record quarter, avoiding negotiating with the union, and calling $10 for roasted beans “affordable premium”Activists Protest Jeff Bezos at 2026 Met Gala with Symbolic 'Urine' Bottles - no one like Uncle Jeffe and his wife anymore!!! WHO DO YOU BLAME?Zohran MamdaniHe skipped the Met Gala??? This was his one chance to show he actually DOES love Ken Griffin!WorkersIf they just accepted that they will all be fired by AI robots and take what their tech billionaire overlords bequeath them generously, they wouldn't have to do this: While billionaires get ready for the Met Gala, their workers walk a different kind of runwayA protest fashion show by workers of Amazon, Whole Foods, Starbucks, Uber, organized by the SEIU and Amazon Labor UnionLauren Sanchez DRProfiled in the NYT saying the uber-rich should “stop apologizing” and “start enjoying themselves” - isn't always the wife's fault?Amazon's board of sycophantsLabelled as “Structurally Deferential” in Free Float data, 5 of the 12 directors have been with Bezos for over a decadeThe rest are almost entirely connected to the directors who have been there for more than a decade7 of the 12 directors tagged as bottom payers, 6 of them at just AmazonEVERY DIRECTOR has been flagged more than once for Human Rights violations across all boards they're on - literally they have overseen constant strings of human rights violationsUncle Jeffe - who still thinks you can buy things and make people like youGameStop is preparing offer for eBay, WSJ reports - the offer is for $56bn and would allow a failing brick and mortar video game company to buy a semi-failing 2000s internet auction company - WHO DO YOU BLAME?TD Bank directors Ana Arsov, Cheri Brant, Elio Luongo, Keith Martell, Frank Pearn, Paul Wirth - the TD risk committeeTD offered a “I guess so?” letter for financing coming in around $20bn in debt. That amount of debt would make these directors - who are only active on the GameStop board - among the most indebted in our databaseThe risk committee is: accountant, compliance officer, ex-bank CEO, accountant, lawyer, someone from Moody'sRoaring Kitty Keith GillIsn't this obviously all his fault?Last count, he has as many as 9m shares in GME in 2024…CEO Ryan CohenWhose deep experience selling pet food and video games has set him up to have just the ego to think he can run anything anywhereWho cares

Adam brings up the new Hulk Hogan documentary and reflects on what he sees as a lack of drive in younger generations compared to the past. He emphasizes the importance of ambition and persistence, then lightens things up by introducing Rudy to Jimmy Carter's brother's infamous “Billy Beer.” Adam also shares a rant about a recent trip to Whole Foods in Malibu—specifically his disdain for cherry tomatoes—before reacting to controversy surrounding San Francisco's public transportation. The episode wraps with one of Adam's more outrageous ideas: a proposed annual competition to measure the size of every American man's unit.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Have we hit the "another week, another act of homegrown terror" phase of American history? Spencer Klavan joins Steve and Charles for a roundup of the (relatively) young academic's recent works on subjects ranging from Francis Fukayama's oft-misunderstood thesis to the ascent of figures like Hasan Piker, who hope to microloot our stores of social capital (and Whole Foods, too). The trio also considers the possibilities before the classical education rebellion that's breaking out on campuses. Plus, Cooke and Hayward dive into this week's SCOTUS decision on Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, and they see an achievement worth celebrating in the United Arab Emirates' decision to leave OPEC.  

Jonah Goldberg ruminates on the Iran war and the confusion coming out of the White House, the Whole Foods bandit and why theft is bad, and Justice Clarence Thomas' speech at the University of Texas at Austin.Show notes:—The Tolentino backlash—Justice Clarence Thomas' speech at the University of Texas—Friday's Dispatch Podcast—G-File on JCPOA+—Friday's G-File  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to The Rizzuto Show—your favorite comedy podcast where the topics don't matter and the chaos is guaranteed.This episode kicks off with Moon dropping knowledge bombs in “Fact Man” that nobody asked for but somehow we all needed—like the origin of Mountain Dew and why it sounds like something your uncle definitely brewed in a shed. From there, things take a turn into surprisingly heartfelt territory as Lern shares stories about the late Dave Mason… including a real-life celebrity sighting at Whole Foods that involved clam chowder, mild stalking, and zero regrets.But don't worry—we don't stay emotional for long. This comedy podcast quickly pivots into absolute nonsense with a breakdown of the new Machine Gun Kelly and Fred Durst track that has the studio split between nostalgia and “what did I just hear?” There's also talk of Morgan Wallen donating big money (redemption arc?), Joe Buck hosting sports Jeopardy (sure, why not), and one of the strangest almost-marriages involving Aubrey Plaza and Michael Cera that honestly feels fake—but isn't.We also get into wild stories from Hollywood, including Rihanna absolutely leveling Michael Cera on set (yes, for real), and a genuinely inspiring update on Elizabeth Smart that somehow leads into a discussion about bodybuilding competitions… which quickly becomes a terrible idea we're all considering anyway.And because no episode is complete without a completely unnecessary argument, we wrap things up debating the greatest action movies of all time—where feelings get hurt, opinions get loud, and nobody agrees on anything.If you're into a comedy podcast that mixes celebrity gossip, weird news, random facts, and a group of people who absolutely should not be trusted with microphones—this episode delivers.Follow The Rizzuto Show → linktr.ee/rizzshow for more from your favorite daily comedy show.Connect with The Rizzuto Show Comedy Podcast online → 1057thepoint.com/RizzShow.Hear The Rizz Show daily on the radio at 105.7 The Point | Hubbard Radio in St. Louis, MO.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.