Wise Traditions

575: A New Frontier: Medical Freedom, The Courts, And The Geoengineering Challenge With Leslie Manookian

What if a single court case could redefine your right to refuse a medical intervention? And what happens when the government is given broad authority over what goes into your body? Leslie Manookian, President and Founder of the Health Freedom Defense Fund, returns for Part Two to discuss a potentially historic case that may soon be heard by the U.S. Supreme Court—one that challenges long-standing legal precedent and raises fundamental questions about bodily autonomy, informed consent, and the limits of government power. Drawing on her experience leading successful legal challenges—including the overturning of the federal travel mask mandate and efforts to halt employer vaccine mandates—Leslie explains how this case is unfolding, why it has drawn national attention, and what could be at stake if the Court takes it. At its core, she argues, this case could reshape how medical mandates are interpreted under the Constitution. She also introduces a new national effort—the COVID Justice Resolution—aimed at bringing accountability to pandemic-era policies and ensuring that similar overreach is never repeated. And in a surprising turn, Leslie shares details about a bold new initiative she's taking on—launching a national petition to address geoengineering—an emerging and largely unexamined issue that raises profound questions about environmental exposure, public health, and consent. Get a free WAPF info pack [https://secure.westonaprice.org/CVWEB_WESTON/cgi-bin/memberdll.dll/openpage?wrp=customer_new_infopak.htm] Visit Leslie Manookian's Health Freedom Defense Fund website [https://healthfreedomdefense.org] to learn more and get involved Join the Nourishing Our Children closed Facebook group [http://nourishingourchildren.org/groups] Check out our sponsors: Optimal Carnivore [http://www.amazon.com/optimalcarnivore] "Discount code WESTON10 for 10% off

574: Standing For Medical Freedom — One State At A Time With Leslie Manookian

What happens when one state passes a law that challenges the status quo around medical choice? Could it spark a movement across the country? And how are Americans really thinking about medical freedom today? Leslie Manookian [https://lesliemanookian.com/], President and Founder of the Health Freedom Defense Fund [https://healthfreedomdefense.org/], joins us to discuss what has unfolded since the passage of the Idaho Medical Freedom Act—and why it may be just the beginning. Leslie shares how this legislation has inspired a growing coalition of organizations working together to advance similar protections in states nationwide. She also reveals the results of a new national poll conducted in partnership with the Brownstone Institute, offering surprising insight into how Americans view informed consent, personal autonomy, and the role of government in healthcare. In this conversation, Leslie explains how the Idaho law is being strengthened, what's happening in other states, and how individuals can get involved in shaping the future of health freedom in their own communities. Visit Health Freedom Defense Fund [http://healthfreedomdefense.org] to learn more and get involved Join the Nourishing Our Children [https://nourishingourchildren.org/groups/] closed Facebook group Check out our sponsors: New Biology Clinic [https://newbiologyclinic.com/] "Discount code WISETRADITIONS", and Paleovalley [https://paleovalley.com/promos/wise-traditions-multi-product-page?utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=podcast] "Discount code WISE" for 15% off your first order.

573: What's New And What's Next For Wise Traditions With Hilda Labrada Gore And Kendall Nelson

A pursuit of wise traditions may take you to Mongolia, Kenya, or to leave the podcast you'd been hosting and producing for over 10 years. On today's episode, Hilda Labrada Gore, our podcast host and producer, passes the baton to Kendall Nelson, an award-winning documentary filmmaker behind The Greater Good and a longtime collaborator with the Weston A. Price Foundation. Today, you'll get to know Kendall as she and Hilda discuss what they have in common--like travels around the world and a passion for preserving ancient cultures and health traditions. They share what brought them to WAPF, insights they've learned along the way about wise traditions and what's in store for the podcast. Visit Hilda's website: HolisticHilda.com [http://holistichilda.com] Visit Kendall's website: GreaterGoodMovie.org [http://greatergoodmovie.org] Become a member of the Weston A. Price Foundation [https://www.westonaprice.org/why-join/] Check out our sponsors: Nutrition Therapy Institute [https://ntischool.com/ntmc-discount/] and Oyster Max [https://www.marinehealthfoods.com/]

572: Work With Your Body's Biology For Weight Loss, Optimized Fertility, & Excellent Health With Sarah Kleiner

Even an ostensibly healthy lifestyle can often defeat our attempts to lose weight, conceive a baby and experience optimal health. Today, Sarah Kleiner, a Quantum Biology expert and nutrition coach, explains how to get back into harmony with our body's biology and natural rhythms for the results we seek. She reviews, for example how getting more sunlight and eating seasonally positively affects leptin, a master circadian signaling hormone. She goes over the cascade of benefits like improved cardiovascular health, stronger bones, optimized regulatory systems and enhanced fertility---that all stem from tuning into our circadian and quantum biology. She discusses the flaws of the carnivore diet and more. Sarah also tells the story of the astounding results she experienced when she made some simple changes: like effortless, significant weight loss and a successful pregnancy over the age of 40. Visit Sarah's website: sarahkleinerwellness.com [http://www.sarahkleinerwellness.com] Become a member of the Weston A. Price Foundation [https://www.westonaprice.org/why-join/] (and use code pod10) Check out our sponsors: Earthley Wellness, [http://earthley.com] Paleovalley [http://paleovalley.com/wise] and Optimal Carnivore [http://www.amazon.com/optimalcarnivore]

571: Unconventional Holistic Motherhood With Mia Rofrano

Would you forgo an ultrasound as an expectant mom? Would you eat sushi or sit in a sauna? Would you avoid fluorescent lights and synthetic fabrics in your household? Just how far would you go to buck conventional parenting choices? Mia Rofrano is a holistic mom who makes many unconventional decisions to keep her family well – from her pre-pregnancy choices to how she labored, to how she now chooses co-sleeping and elimination communication" with her toddler. Mia, as a teenager, struggled with digestive issues. Today, she is a healthy, nourished wife and mom, who focuses on natural beauty and health for herself and her family. She reviews in this conversation why she prefers uncommon yet healthier practices in her home and life and what the results have been. Visit Mia's Instagram account @theoliveoilqueen [https://www.instagram.com/theoliveoilqueen/] and her linktr.ee [https://linktr.ee/theoliveoilqueen?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnT7XHKqbx03zMjvI5laSfZYLTk6fdJoBh-kO-PLxY9b4t8lX6BIzOBqW-zp4_aem_-lkA3bfJOLpbfdaNH8-W8A] account Join the Nourishing Our Children closed Facebook group [http://nourishingourchildren.org/groups] Check out our sponsors: Masa Chips [https://www.google.com/search?q=https://masachips.com/WISETRADITIONS] and Marine Health Foods [http://marinehealthfoods.com]