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Everyday Ancestral with James BarryModern Food is Failing Us — Dr. Bill Schindler on Ancestral Eating, Industry Deception, and the Healing Power of Fermentation - Part 2Dr. Bill Schindler is one of the most grounded and visionary voices when it comes to food—not just what we’re eating, but how disconnected we’ve become from the process. This is Part 2 of our conversation, so if you haven’t yet listened to Part 1, I highly recommend you scroll down and check that out first—the link’s below.In this episode, we go even deeper. We talk about how convenience foods have stripped us of both power and participation, and why fermentation isn’t just some niche foodie trend—it’s a transformative ancestral technolo...2025-04-031h 06
Everyday Ancestral with James BarryModern Food is Failing Us — Dr. Bill Schindler on Ancestral Eating, Industry Deception, and the Healing Power of Fermentation - Part 1Dr. Bill Schindler is a food archaeologist, chef, and ancestral nutrition expert who has traveled the world studying how our ancestors truly nourished themselves. In this conversation, we dig into how the modern food industry has stripped our meals of nutrients, flavor, and tradition—and what we can do to fix it. Bill lays it all out—most ‘healthy’ foods aren’t healthy at all, and most sourdough? Fake. He breaks down exactly how ancestral food prep restores gut health and real nourishment.We also explore how food is deeply tied to relationships, community, and connection—things that are mis...2025-03-2753 min
Peak Performance Life PodcastEPI 192: Archeologist Dr. Bill Schindler - Author Of "Eat Like A Human" Talks Meat, Organs, Blood, Plants, Fermenting, Nutrient Density, Bioavailability, & More!Show notes: (0:52) Dr. Bill Schindler's background and how he came to write the book (2:57) Learning from traditional cultures around the world (6:27) Why plants have toxins and how to make them safer (8:13) The Drunken Monkey Hypothesis and ripe vs. unripe fruit (14:59) What it really means to “eat like a human” (26:52) Practical ways to start adding organ meats (37:10) Where to find high-quality organs and how to start (43:07) Why meat and organs are more than just protein (48:15) Carbs, ketosis, and adjusting your diet over time...2025-03-251h 00
The Healthy Skin Show379: Is Sourdough Bread Gluten Free + Healthy? (Sourdough Bread Benefits + How To Tell If It’s Real) w/ Dr. Bill SchindlerHave you ever wondered if sourdough bread is gluten-free — or if it could be a safe, healthy option for those with chronic health issues? You're not alone, and after years of asking the same questions, I’ve finally got some answers.In today’s episode, I speak with Dr. Bill Schindler, an archaeologist and food scientist, about the surprising truth behind sourdough. We dive into how modern bread differs from traditional sourdough, why so much of what’s sold (and shared on social media) is misleading, and how fermentation can transform grains into a gut-friendly food.Dr. Sc...2025-03-201h 01
Healing with ConfidenceDr Bill Schindler: Healing Through Food, Hunter-Gatherer Wisdom, and the “Drunken Monkey” Theory #18Dr. Bill Schindler is the author of Eat Like a Human: Nourishing Foods and Ancient Ways of Cooking to Revolutionize Your Health and is an internationally known archaeologist, primitive technologist, and chef. He explores the role of technology in our ancestral dietary past by combining archaeological research with global ethnographic fieldwork. He founded and directs the Eastern Shore Food Lab with a mission to preserve and teach ancestral dietary approaches to food in order to empower people to live a more nourishing, ethical, and sustainable food lifestyle. Bill and his wife, Christina operate the Modern Stone Age Kitchen, a r...2025-02-071h 27
Pederson's Farms - Powered by Protein a deep dive into Where your Food come From!#99 - Dr. Bill Schindler on Exploring Ancestral Health and NutritionIn this engaging episode, Neil discusses ancient food practices and the evolution of human diet and health with Dr. Bill Schindler, a food archaeologist and primitive technologist. Dr. Schindler highlights the importance of connecting with our food sources and shares insights into how our ancestors thrived through dietary practices. He explores the evolution of human anatomy and diet, emphasizing the significance of nutrient density and bioavailability. The conversation also touches on the Blue Zones, the impact of disconnection from food, and the overwhelming nature of modern dietary information. Dr. Schindler encourages a return to instinctual eating and provides practical...2024-10-1452 min
Primal Foundations PodcastEpisode 37: Ancestral Nutrition and Modern Food with Dr. Bill SchindlerSend us a textCan ancient food wisdom unlock optimal health in today's world? On the Primal Foundations podcast, join Dr. Bill Schindler, an archaeologist and anthropologist, as he shares his journey from unhealthy habits in the 70s and 80s to embracing ancestral nutrition. Learn how he merges ancient practices with modern insights at the Modern Stone Age Kitchen and the Food Lab to revolutionize eating.We explore how technology, from stone tools to modern appliances, has transformed food safety and nutrition. Discover the surprising benefits of insect-based diets, the nutritional insights from Sardinia's Blue...2024-09-271h 28
Sowing Prosperity#121 Dr Bill Schindler on Ancestral Food in a Modern World - Combating Health MythsBill Schindler on Ancestral Eating and Food Traditions In this episode, Bill Schindler delves into his experiences in Ireland and the vital connection to ancestral food traditions. He reflects on how historical events, like the Irish potato famine, have shaped diet and health, and examines the evolution of dairy consumption. Bill stresses the importance of eating hyper-local and seasonal foods and understanding traditional food-processing techniques that have been lost in the modern system. Schindler also touches on topics like the Drunken Monkey Hypothesis and how our body fat fluctuates seasonally. He explains how today’s "natural" foods—domesticated and gene...2024-09-131h 04
The Wizard's Corner PodcastDr. Bill Schindler, author, chef and co-founder of the Modern Stone Age Kitchen and director of Eastern Shore Food Lab.I had this thought occur to me recently that if someone asked me which interview was my favorite, I don't know if I could choose because to me, ALL of these conversations are amazing and a joy to bring to you. My conversation with Dr. Bill Schindler was one of those rare ones where I was filled with so many more questions to ask, but I was also watching the clock. But in the almost hour that we spent together, I hope that you gain some knowledge about our past as humans and hopefully about Dr...2024-08-2257 min
The Meat Mafia PodcastDr. Bill Schindler: Why You Should Eat Bugs, Which Plants Can Kill You, & The Importance Of Nose-To-Tail Nutrition (Part 2) | MMP #335Dr. Bill Schindler is an esteemed archaeologist, anthropologist, food scientist, and the author of 'Eat Like a Human'. Dr. Schindler is also a Professor of Anthropology and Archaeology at Washington College and is the is the founder and Director of the Eastern Shore Food Lab. He may be most well-known for his role in the National Geographic series, The Great Human Race, where he and survival expert Cat Bigney lived as our most primitive ancestors did. He also now owns a restaurant and store called The Modern Stone Age Kitchen. Dr. Schindler is dedicated to bridging the gap between...2024-06-2540 minThe Meat Mafia PodcastDr. Bill Schindler: Is Meat Medicine? An Evolutionary Exploration Of Meat, Humans, & Health (Part 1) | MMP #334Dr. Bill Schindler is an esteemed archaeologist, anthropologist, food scientist, and the author of 'Eat Like a Human'. Dr. Schindler is also a Professor of Anthropology and Archaeology at Washington College and is the is the founder and Director of the Eastern Shore Food Lab. He may be most well-known for his role in the National Geographic series, The Great Human Race, where he and survival expert Cat Bigney lived as our most primitive ancestors did. He also now owns a restaurant and store called The Modern Stone Age Kitchen. Dr. Schindler is dedicated to bridging the gap between...2024-06-2448 min
You Heal You Podcast303 - Feeding our children with Dr. Bill Schindler!This episode is chock-full of gems. Don't miss this episode with Dr. Bill Schindler! This has been on my mind for a long time, knowing that I had a little one coming, and now that the little one is 7 months old and eating solids, it is even more important. This conversation makes nourishing our children easy. Not only that, but Bill ends with why we need to be gathering our families around the dinner table, and it isn't just for physical nourishment. If you want a simple way to feed your children, look no further—yo...2024-03-261h 05
Carnivorist ChatsCarnivorist Chats Episode 58 "Modern Stone Age Living" with Dr. Bill Schindler
Dr. Bill returns for his second appearance on the podcast.
Dr. Bill Schindler is an archeologist who has traveled to every corner of the globe to learn about our human roots. During his travels, Dr. Schindler has learned that our current industrialized food system is vastly different from what we have eaten as a species for millions of years. His much-anticipated book, Eat Like A Human, was published in 2021 where his goal is to help his readers find and prepare food that is as nutrient-dense as possible.
Besides his family, Dr. Bill's other passions are the Eastern Shore Food...2024-02-271h 07
Healthy Team Healthy BusinessModern Stone Age Kitchen with Dr. Bill Schindler and Christina SchindlerWe had the pleasure of interviewing the Schindler's today who operate the Modern Stone Age Kitchen on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. This was a real treat because we talked about how they work with their employees, their upside down cost model for their industry, how they celebrate with their team and how we can find a more nutritious way to celebrate with ours. Bill and Christina have built a thriving business from just a passion for real foods, made from scratch, and sourced as close as possible. The model seems to be working, on Saturdays they have lines out...2024-02-2754 min
Why Did I Get Cancer?64. What Does Indiana Jones Know About Preventing Cancer? A Conversation with Archaeologist Dr. Bill Schindler (RE-RELEASE)Dr. Bill Schindler told me that in 2 decades of research, he’d learned two simple truths:
Humans are sicker than ever before, and
We must learn from the ancestral past to correct the mistakes of the modern food system.
In today's podcast, Dr. S. tells us we should ask ourselves not what we should eat but how; specifically, to look at food in an ancestral way that makes the food we eat as safe and nourishing as it can be for our bodies.
Bill has spent his career studying indigenous groups worldwide and now understands tha...2024-02-2238 min
Call To FarmsEpisode 26: Eat Like A Human with Dr. Bill Schindler and Christina SchindlerIn this episode of the Call To Farms podcast, Tim and Sophie are joined by Dr. Bill Schindler, author of Eat Like a Human and Christina Schindler, CEO of The Modern Stone Age Kitchen, as we discuss their journey into optimizing for nutrition in modern foods through ancestral techniques to create healthy food for the community.
Tune in and hear how Dr. Bill and Christina have made a jump from education to running a restaurant with no business experience, how their approach is radically different than other restaurants, how they put money into people a...2024-02-071h 18
Biohacking Girls - Din podcast for optimal helse194. Dr. Bill Schindler about foodtrends, animalfat vs seed oils (English)Vi fortsetter å ha fokus på vegetabilske oljer nå i 2024. I dag har vi med oss vår gode venn og "go to" matekspert. Vi vil gjerne få høre hans synspunkter når det kommer til temaet nøtt og vegetabilske oljer.Hvorfor skal vi holde oss unna disse industrielle vegetabilske oljene? Hvordan er de laget? Og hvorfor denne ultra prosesseringen ikke har noe i kroppene våre å gjøre. Vi må se bakover for å forstå hvordan vi har det nå. Bill forklarer hvordan vi som mennesker har utviklet oss med dyre fett i kosten. Det startet med marg. Så fi...2024-01-1554 min
Becoming Sovereign047 - Dr. Bill Schindler - How To Eat Like A HumanDr. Bill Schindler is an archaeologist, primitive technologist, author of "Eat Like A Human", Co-star on the National Geographic survival show "The Great Human Race" and founder of Modern Stone Age Kitchen.Dr. Schindler has traveled all over the world to study how our ancestors ate and survived using tools and cooking techniques. He put the lessons he learned into the book "Eat Like A Human" and has dedicated his life to educating people on the human diet.We discuss the difference between nourishment and nutrition, why food is a cultural experience, what Liver King h...2023-12-071h 50
Sowing Prosperity#41: Rediscovering Ancestral Diets: A Modern Approach with Dr. Bill SchindlerSummary: Join Logan Duvall as he welcomes Dr. Bill Schindler, an expert in archaeology, anthropology, and ancestral diets. In this episode, Dr. Schindler shares insights from his unique perspective on applying ancestral dietary principles in the modern world. He discusses the importance of understanding our digestive capabilities and the need for processing foods for safety and bioavailability and challenges the notion of a universal ancestral diet.
Delving into his experiences with the Mediterranean diet and his innovative restaurant, the Modern Stone Age Kitchen, Dr. Schindler underscores the significance of reconnecting with our food sources and the impact...2023-11-3058 min
Boundless Body RadioAre The Blue Zones Plant Based? A Trip to Sardinia with Dr. Bill Schindler! 554Send us a textOur four-time returning guest, Dr. Bill Schindler reflects on his recent trip to a so-called Blue Zone in Sardinia! But are they as plant based as has been shown in recent documentaries like Live to 100 on Netflix?Dr. Bill Schindler is a returning guest on our show! Be sure to check out his first appearance on episode 14, and more recently on episode 223, and episode 408 of Boundless Body Radio! Dr. Schindler is an archeologist who has traveled to every corner of the globe to learn about our human roots! In...2023-11-271h 10