Culture Apothecary with Alex Clark

The invisible threat moms can’t wash off 🌱🌾🚜

After watching her own family's health fall apart, Zen Honeycutt got to work — founding Moms Across America, running the first glyphosate testing in the country, and getting Costco to pull Roundup off its shelves. In this episode, we're breaking down glyphosate, paraquat, atrazine, fluoride, and the Big Ag lobbying machine.

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Everyone's ditching fluoride for hydroxyapatite. But is it actually safer? 🦷

Jenn Thatcher didn't just go along with the trend — she pushed back. After believing her children were affected by products she trusted, and then facing her son's brain tumor diagnosis, she became relentless about ingredient safety. She's the founder of ZEBRA, a non-toxic personal care brand built on one principle: clean is black and white — no gray area.

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Your great-grandmother ate bread every day—so why does a single slice leave so many people feeling bloated, sluggish, and convinced they're gluten intolerant? 🍞

Sue Becker — food scientist, author, and founder of Real Bread Outreach — is back after her first appearance broke the internet and sold out flour mills across the country. After more than 34 years studying wheat and modern food processing, she's answering your biggest questions about gluten, sourdough, and fresh-milled flour, exposing what's really hiding in modern bread, and explaining why the right kind of bread is one of the most powerful health fo...

A generation ago, pregnant women were rarely offered vaccines. Today, they're encouraged to get multiple shots before their baby takes a single breath.

Dr. Bob Sears, pediatrician, vaccine educator, and author of The Vaccine Book, joins us to discuss parental choice, informed consent, and the growing debate around maternal vaccination. We also dive into circumcision—and his perspective may surprise you.

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We've all been sleeping on LARD?!

The wellness world is obsessed with beef tallow — but Charles Mayfield, regenerative farmer and founder of Farrow Skincare, says we've completely ignored the one animal humans have relied on most for centuries: the pig. After a severe sunburn flipped his entire worldview, Charles became obsessed with the question hardly anyone in the MAHA movement wants to touch — if we care so much about what goes in our bodies, why are we ignoring everything we absorb onto our skin every single day?

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We're surrounded by WiFi, Bluetooth, and 5G every day — so why haven't we heard what the research says about long-term exposure?

Stephanie Locricchio, Senior Advocacy Manager at Children's Health Defense and founder of Wellness Warriors Revolution, joins us to break down the explosion of wireless technology and H.R. 2289 — a bill that could strip local communities of control over where towers go, including near schools and playgrounds. She explains why it matters and what families can do to push back.

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Millions of Americans take antidepressants, but far fewer are warned about how difficult coming off them can be.

Laura Delano spent 14 years inside the psychiatric system before discovering that many of the symptoms she believed were signs of mental illness were actually linked to psychiatric drug withdrawal. We discuss why antidepressant tapering is so often misunderstood, how withdrawal can be mistaken for relapse, and whether a lack of training around safe tapering is quietly contributing to today’s mental health crisis.

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The beauty industry has been putting ingredients in your lip products that they'd NEVER be allowed to put in your food — and nobody is talking about it.

Laura DiGirolamo is a beauty attorney, industry insider, and founder of YOM Beauty, and she's blowing the whistle on one of the biggest blind spots in modern beauty. We're talking flavored balms, vanilla frosting lip masks, tinted glosses — products literally designed for your mouth, treated like they never enter your body at all. She breaks down what's actually in them, why the science is scarier than anyone want...

Why are so many incredible women still single — and why do men feel like dating is impossible?

Brad Wilcox, Distinguished Professor of Sociology at UVA and author of Get Married, joins us to tackle one of the most urgent crises of our time — crashing birth rates, exploding loneliness, and entire generations opting out of love and family. He breaks down why even Christians are struggling, and gives us the roadmap for what to do if you actually want to get, and stay, married.

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The Trump pivot. The Crowder fallout. Brett Cooper. Ben Shapiro. Jeremy Boreing has been at the center of some of the biggest personalities, controversies, and power moves in conservative media. As co-founder of The Daily Wire, he helped build a startup into a media empire—and in this episode, we get into what it really takes to do that, where the movement goes from here, and whether conservatism is actually creating culture or just reacting to one that’s falling apart.

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We've all heard about how mouth breathing can affect kids — but what about adults?

Dr. Hilary Fritsch, an airway-focused biological dentist and Montana's premier Toothpillow provider, uncovers one of the most overlooked health crises of our time — exposing why your TMJ, neck pain, low libido, and hormone issues may all trace back to how you breathe. She reveals why modern humans are developing smaller jaws and skyrocketing rates of sleep apnea, and exactly what you can do to reverse the damage at any age.

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Dr. Hutz Hertzberg, Chief Education Officer at Turning Point Education, joins us to discuss faith, leadership, education, and culture. With decades of experience spanning higher education, ministry, and service as a U.S. Navy Reserve chaplain, Hutz shares insights from leading top-ranked Christian schools, mentoring the next generation, and navigating today’s cultural challenges through a biblical worldview.

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MONSTER episode with Mikhaila Peterson on the lasting damage people are getting from SSRIs, dating, faith, her dad Jordan Peterson’s current health situation, plastic surgery, and healing chronic illness with The Lion Diet.

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What do parents need to know before ever giving their child a vaccine? How worried should we be about hantavirus? And after everything we went through, does the DOJ finally have enough to put Fauci in jail?

Dr. Peter McCullough is an internist, cardiologist, and epidemiologist with over 1,000 published papers and 700+ citations in the National Library of Medicine and is one of the most censored doctors in America for refusing to fall in line.

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How do you find a better doctor? What if they aren’t in your insurance network? What is the difference between a functional medicine doctor and a naturopath?

Razi Berry, founder of NDNR, The Journal of Applied Natural Medicine, and curator of the largest archive of naturopathic and integrative medicine case reports, has spent over two decades documenting what conventional medicine keeps getting wrong. In this episode Razi and Alex expose how healthcare became pharmaceutical-first and how to find a better option.

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Beyoncé, Madonna, and Kendall Jenner trust her research and she says the tea industry is one of the most diabolical when it comes to plastic and lead exposure.

Josephine Musco, environmental health researcher, Vogue and Forbes contributor, and founder of Olyxir, has spent years studying how toxins infiltrate the body. Today, she's exposing the microplastics hiding in your tea, the skincare you're overpaying for, and the hormonal disruption happening every time you think you're taking care of yourself.

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You're probably spending more money on skincare products that are secretly making your skin worse.

Bethany McDaniel, founder of Primally Pure, went from debilitating adult acne to skin so clear people don't believe it's real—and she built an entire brand around what actually got her there. She breaks down what's really driving chronic acne in women, why most non-toxic brands are still quietly failing you, how farm-sourced ingredients like beef tallow are changing everything, and how your hormones, birth control, and fasting habits are all showing up on your face.

What if the lights in your home are quietly wrecking your hormones, aging your skin, and disrupting your baby’s development?

Heidi Sime, circadian rhythm expert and co-founder of DreamWalkerz, breaks down how modern lighting is throwing your biology off—especially for moms and babies—and shares simple, realistic ways to fix your “light diet,” improve sleep, and support your hormones without going overboard.

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Who is pulling the corruption levers in the food industry? How did it get this bad?

Jason Karp, CEO of HumanCo and one of the main investors in multiple clean food brands knows ALL the inside baseball into the dark history of Big Food. As the executive producer of 'The Plastic Detox' on Netflix, Jason also drops bombs on what plastic exposure is doing to our bodies and contributing to the infertility crisis, as well as practical ways to limit plastic in your home.

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Are we posting our kids online in ways that could seriously hurt them later?

Lead Plunkett, author of 'Sharenthood' and faculty at Harvard law school, talks about the hidden risks of posting your children online, what most parents don’t understand about privacy in the digital age, the dark side of the family influencer economy, and how AI is raising the stakes in ways most people haven’t even considered. We aren't in 2016 anymore- helping families navigate privacy, safety, and childhood in the digital era is more important than ever.

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What if most of your "normal" eye decline was actually preventable?

Dr. Bryce Appelbaum, board-certified neuro-optometrist and founder of MyVisionFirst, joins me to break down everything your eye doctor probably never told you — dry eyes, screen fatigue, vision problems misdiagnosed as ADHD, how concussions can mess with your sight long after the injury, and and the practical tools that could change the way you see at any age.

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What are the world’s most elite doing for perfect skin, balanced hormones, and longevity—and is stem cell therapy actually worth it?

Dr. Rafael Gonzalez explains aging, fertility, inflammation, and the truth about stem cell therapy—ethical concerns, cancer risks, and whether it actually works. We also get into what high-level clients like Dana White & Gary Brecka are doing for next-level health, plus simple, accessible habits you can start using right now to support your skin, immune system, and hormones.

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Nutritional scientist Chris Masterjohn breaks down Why your mitochondria—not your calories—control your energy, the supplement trends that are a complete waste of money (and the few that aren’t), which exercises can buy time on your life, the “healthy habits” that could actually be wrecking your hormones, the truth about seed oils, protein quality, and nutrient deficiencies and yes…whether RFK Jr. putting methylene blue in his water is genius or insane.

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How-to lead your family in their health journey from a husband who’s doing it. From the basics of blood work to peptides or even testing for the MTHFR gene mutation, Nate Graville, founder of Geviti helps you get ahead of disease before it starts.

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Struggling to lose weight? It’s not a willpower problem—it’s a biology problem… and yes, it might start with butter in your coffee.

Dave Asprey—the godfather of biohacking—joins me for one of the most unfiltered conversations we’ve had on the show. We get into his 100+ pound weight loss, why most “health” advice is actually keeping you stuck, and the truth about nicotine, peptides, fasting, and the supplement industry.

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You’re eating clean, trying to fast, doing all the “right” things—and somehow you feel more exhausted, inflamed, and stuck than ever.

Dr. Daniel Pompa breaks down why so many people are missing the real root issue, how fasting can seriously backfire, and what it actually takes to heal your body at the cellular level. We’re getting into Ozempic, detoxing, and the hidden toxins in your everyday routine—because if you’ve been doing everything “right” and still not seeing results… there’s a reason.

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Your 7-year-old is melting down, your teen won’t drive, and your 20-year-old won’t leave the house… what is going on?

I’m joined by Sissy Goff and David Thomas—child counselors with 30+ years of experience—to break down what’s really happening with kids today. Anxiety is up, independence is down, and even with more support than ever, kids are feeling less capable. We dig into the uncomfortable truth: your job isn’t to make your kid happy, it’s to help them become strong and resilient enough to handle life.

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Have you listened to the chart topping podcast The Telepathy Tapes?

A Johns Hopkins–trained neuropsychiatrist believes some nonverbal autistic children may be responding to thoughts, not spoken words. Dr. Diane Hennacy has spent decades in the top of her field working in autism research, and she believes she has uncovered something truly groundbreaking. Could some nonverbal kids actually be reading our minds? I go in with questions, skepticism, and curiosity as we break down what’s being claimed, what’s actually been observed, and why this topic is so controversial.

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We check our food labels. We filter our water. We obsess over skincare ingredients… but what about the clothes we wear every single day?

In this episode—one of my all-time favorite conversations I’ve ever recorded and one that truly blew my mind—I sit down with Hannah Dunning (aka The Clean Clothing Chick), who’s been deep in the research uncovering what’s actually in our clothing. We’re talking synthetic fabrics like polyester, chemical treatments, formaldehyde, lead, and forever chemicals—and asking a pretty big question: what are we actually putting directly against...

Why are we still slathering our kids with synthetic antibiotic ointment that barely helps their skin?

After 20+ years in hospitals and med labs, Justin Gardner stumbled on hypochlorous acid—a molecule your body literally makes to fight infection and heal skin. He saw it could ditch the harsh, old-school creams we’ve been slathering on cuts, scrapes, eczema, and diaper rash forever. So he went all in, making it simple for anyone to use—yes, even for acne.

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You know how most things your conventional doctor tells you are wrong? Well, the same applies to your vet! 🐾

Just like people food, the conventional vet food industry is a mess. Corporations profiting off your dog’s health. Learn why a lot of the advice you’re given about pet vaccines, food, even heartworm, flea and tick meds may not be the full story. You can extend your pets life by a long shot if you listen to this fascinating episode with holistic veterinarian Dr. Judy Morgan 🐕

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Half of American moms get Pitocin in labor — but many are never told the real risks ⚠️

In this episode, we share Katie Spinks’ story and the conversation many women say they wish they had before being induced. While Pitocin can be lifesaving, it can also intensify contractions, reduce oxygen to a baby, and in rare cases lead to devastating outcomes. We’re unpacking what happens when an “elective induction” turns into a cascade of interventions — and why informed consent in birth matters.

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Most people think cavities, bleeding gums, bad breath—even fertility issues—start everywhere except the mouth. But what if we’ve had it completely backwards?

Today I’m joined by Dr. Staci Whitman, board-certified pediatric dentist, functional medicine practitioner, and co-founder of the Institute for Functional Dentistry, to talk about how your oral microbiome affects your entire body. We go into fluoride, mouth breathing in kids and adults, the signs in your mouth that your hormones might be off, and why she says you should NEVER use a Steripod on your toothbrush. 🦷

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Your fave is back for round two! Dr. Charlie Fagenholz is back to break down why so many people are told they’re “fine” when they feel anything but. We dive into POTS, autoimmune disease, PANDAS, MCAS, histamine intolerance, anxiety, UTIs, and what glyphosate may be stripping from the body. We also get into frequency medicine—and why thousands of people are on a waitlist to see him.

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THE LEGEND IN NATURAL HEALING IS HERE!

Herbalist Barbara O'Neill talks about the ear infection that changed her life, her Christian testimony, and why she believes food, herbs, lifestyle, and faith are all part of God’s blueprint for health. We also dive into cancer, pap smears, colonoscopies, pregnancy ultrasounds, modern bread, essential oils, and why getting only six hours of sleep is dangerous.

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More young people are opting out of marriage — and even sex — than any generation before them.

Dr. Debra Soh, neuroscientist and author of Sextinction, joins me to talk about the quiet collapse no one wants to admit is happening. The women who are having sex say roughness and blurred lines between consent and coercion have become “normal,” while Gen Z calls it empowerment after growing up on pornography. Meanwhile, testosterone is tanking, antidepressant use is soaring, and half of young adults say they probably won’t have kids.

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Why don’t children love to learn anymore? Is it because of the subject matter or the WAY we are teaching? 🌿📗

Amy Snell and Celeste Cruz of the Charlotte Mason Educational Center join Alex to talk about what education was actually meant to be. They unpack why less school often leads to better outcomes, how habits shape character more than behavior charts ever could, and how “living books,” nature, and boredom can reignite a child’s love of learning. They also get practical—ADHD, teens who already hate school, single-parent homeschooling, and the fear so many moms car...

Eczema isn’t a skin problem — it’s a warning sign.

Holistic pediatrician Dr. Ana-Maria Temple joins the show to break down why eczema isn’t a skin issue — and why slapping steroid creams on kids often makes things worse long-term. We get into how baby wipes and “everyday” products quietly increase toxic load, the rise of peptides for kids, the biggest diaper-rash mistakes parents make, and the best way to rebuild your child’s gut after antibiotics — without setting them up for a lifetime of prescriptions.

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Every 49 seconds in America, an abortion happens — not in a clinic, not under medical supervision, but quietly through the mail.

In this episode of Culture Apothecary, I’m joined by Dr. Christina Francis, board-certified OB/GYN and CEO of the American Association of Pro-Life Obstetricians and Gynecologists, to expose what almost no health and wellness podcast will touch. We tackle the real physical risks of abortion pills, what happens when women are left to manage serious complications alone, and the overlooked environmental impact of fetal tissue and blood entering our water systems.

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