Grounded Wellness by Primally Pure

Over the years on Grounded Wellness, one topic continues to come up again and again: our relationship with light.In this special compilation episode, we're revisiting some of our favorite conversations and expert insights on sunlight, circadian biology, sleep, energy, metabolism, skin health, and the profound role light plays in overall wellness.From the science of morning sunlight to the impact of our modern light environment, these conversations explore why so many health experts believe that reconnecting with natural rhythms may be one of the most powerful things we can do for our health.In this episode:- The connection between sunlight and circadian biology- How light influences sleep, hormones, and energy- Sun exposure and skin health- Why modern life often leaves us disconnected from natural rhythms- Practical ways to incorporate more sunlight into your daily lifeWhether you're just beginning to explore circadian health or looking for a refresher on some of our favorite conversations, this episode is packed with wisdom from past Grounded Wellness guests.Let’s dig in.Watch the full episodes:Beauty Burn-Out, Non-Toxic Make-up Swaps and What Really Causes Hyperpigmentation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOcIXcSMiE0&t=881sCircadian Biology Expert on The Missing Piece of Modern Wellness: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ys2jCia75A&t=1602sBurnt Out But Can't Figure Out Why? Here's What's Actually Happening: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUPcXg2PslY&t=439sThe Health Crisis Nobody's Talking About with Alex Clark: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbJVYjP_Z-8&t=5472sParasites, Tap Water + The Foundation of Healing with Chervin Jafarieh: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hb7OmEaz41U&list=PLmwjcEbomCDAuWVtHREVxZVtVvJI7arZm&index=28&t=104sExplore More from Primally Pure:Follow Bethany: https://www.instagram.com/bethanyjmcdaniel/Shop Primally Pure: https://bit.ly/4e1HzVvBlog:https://bit.ly/4gAeIsYInstagram :https://www.instagram.com/primallypureTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@primallypure

What happens when the biggest raw dairy farm in America goes head-to-head with the FDA?After Raw Farm was pressured into issuing a voluntary recall “under protest,” founder Mark McAfee is speaking out about what he says really happened behind the scenes — from 14,000 negative pathogen tests to shocking conversations with regulators about what qualifies as “raw” cheese.In this episode, Mark returns to Grounded Wellness for a deep dive into the recent FDA investigation involving Raw Farm’s raw cheese products, the growing movement around raw dairy, and why more people are beginning to question the modern food system.We also explore the bigger conversation around pasteurization, gut health, industrial agriculture, food transparency, and what Mark refers to as the growing epidemic of “pasteurization intolerance.”This episode is a powerful conversation about consumer choice, food freedom, ancestral nutrition, and the growing movement toward food as medicine. If you loved this episode, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who’s been questioning their health or looking for a new perspective.Watch the previous Grounded Wellness episode with Mark McAfee (Episode 19): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h44nuSW1FDY&list=PLmwjcEbomCDAuWVtHREVxZVtVvJI7arZm&index=40Episode Resources: Raw Farm: https://rawfarmusa.com/Follow Raw Farm: https://www.instagram.com/raw_farm_usa/Raw Milk Institute: https://www.rawmilkinstitute.orgRaw Milk Finder: https://www.realmilk.comExplore more from Primally Pure:Follow Bethany: https://www.instagram.com/bethanyjmcdaniel/?hl=enShop Primally Pure: https://bit.ly/4e1HzVvBlog: https://bit.ly/4gAeIsYInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/primallypureTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@primallypure?lang=en

Every day, women are told to “fix” their hormones with quick solutions—pills, cleanses, and trending protocols. But what if the real problem isn’t your hormones… it’s the advice you’ve been given?In this episode, Bethany is joined by sisters-in-law and co-founders of Beeya Wellness, Yasmin Nouri and Kaya Purohit, to unpack the biggest misconceptions around hormone health. They talk about why PMS has been normalized (even though it shouldn’t be), how to read your cycle as a powerful feedback tool, and the simple, often overlooked habits that can make a profound difference.This conversation is a reminder that your body isn’t broken and that healing doesn’t have to be complicated.Let’s dig in.Episode Resources: More from Beeya Wellness:Shop: https://beeyawellness.com/Follow Beeya Wellness: https://www.instagram.com/beeyawellness/Follow Yasmin: https://www.instagram.com/yasminknouri/Follow Kaya: https://www.instagram.com/kayapurohit/Explore more from Primally Pure:Shop Primally Pure: https://bit.ly/4e1HzVvBlog: https://bit.ly/4gAeIsYInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/primallypureTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@primallypure?lang=en

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by skincare, or like your routine isn’t working, this episode will help you reconnect with a more intuitive, effective, and natural approach to skin health. In today’s world of microneedling, tiktok trends, and 12-step routines, it’s easy to feel like more skincare = better skin… but what if that’s actually the problem?Tune-in to this episode of Grounded Wellness, where Bethany sits down with Primally Pure’s in-house holistic esthetician, Courtney, to unpack what’s really driving modern beauty culture and why a shift toward natural skincare, skinimalism, and circadian biology may be the key to truly healthy, resilient skin.From clean make-up and minimalist routines to the truth about trending treatments like microneedling and radiofrequency, this conversation will completely reframe how you think about skincare.Because your skin doesn’t need more products, it needs better support. In this episode Bethany + Courtney cover:Why the viral “morning shed” TikTok trend could be damaging your skin barrier and leading to long-term skin issuesThe nuanced truth about microneedling, dermaplaning, and radiofrequency treatments– when they can help, when they can harm, and what most people aren’t toldThe connection between circadian biology, sunlight, and skin health– including what happened to Bethany’s skin when she stopped wearing sunglassesClean make-up made simple: tinted SPF, non-toxic swaps, and the minimalist routine Courtney actually uses (plus the one product she can’t live without)Our oil + water philosophy for truly hydrated skin– why most people are missing this step when they start using tallow and how to fix itHow facial massage and lymphatic drainage can transform your skin (and nervous system) without relying on invasive treatmentExplore more from Primally Pure:Shop: https://bit.ly/4e1HzVvBlog: https://bit.ly/4gAeIsYInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/primallypureTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@primallypure?lang=en

So much of modern “anti-aging” is built on fear - fear of wrinkles, fear of decline, fear that your best years are behind you. But what if aging isn’t just something to fight, but something to understand?In this episode of Grounded Wellness, Bethany McDaniel sits down with Dr. Joy Kong (UCLA-trained, triple board-certified stem cell specialist) to demystify regenerative medicine and reframe what stem cells actually are: not magic, not science fiction - but part of the original intelligence of life itself.Dr. Joy takes us all the way back to the beginning - the single stem cell that became you - and explains how stem cells work in the body today, why they matter for repair, and what’s real versus hype in the rapidly growing stem cell world. From autoimmune conditions and neurological recovery to skin rejuvenation, hair health, and even fertility markers, she unpacks what she’s seen clinically, what research suggests, and where language matters when it comes to FDA-approved claims.Bethany also asks the questions most people are thinking (but don’t know how to ask): What’s the difference between autologous vs. allogeneic stem cells? How are umbilical cord-derived cells sourced and screened? What are the risks? How do critics misunderstand the research? And can supplements or therapies really “mobilize” your body’s own stem cells - or does that just burn through your supply faster?This conversation isn’t just about stem cells. It’s about what it means to heal, to repair, and to reclaim agency over your health with wisdom, discernment, and a long-term view of the body.In this episode, we cover: What stem cells actually are (and why the “hype” exists)The “gold standard” stem cells being used today: mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs)How MSCs “trace signals” and support the body’s repair processesAutologous vs. allogeneic cells - and why source matters as we ageWhat umbilical cord donor screening looks like (and what ethical sourcing means)Why stem cell claims are complicated in the U.S. (FDA language + approvals)What the research suggests stem cells may support across organ systemsExosomes vs. stem cells: what’s different, what lasts longer, what’s more targetedStem cell “mobilizers” (exercise, hyperbaric oxygen, supplements): helpful or risky?Skin, hair, and aesthetic regeneration - what actually works and whyPeptides, sauna, and other longevity tools Dr. Joy uses clinicallyExplore Primally Pure:Shop Clean Skincare: https://bit.ly/4e1HzVvLearn More from Dr. Joy Kong:Website: joykongmd.comBook: Tiger of Beijing: on AmazonYoutube: Joy Kong MD ChannelPodcast: The Dr Joy Kong PodcastInstagram: @dr_joy_kongFollow Primally Pure:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/primallypureTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@primallypureYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHLEirBmkKP7jGx4vF05oRAPrimally Pure App: https://primallypure.onelink.me/jJun/et56748s

Most of us only think about movement when something hurts. But what if the stiffness you’ve been ignoring is actually your body’s early warning system - not a life sentence, but information?In this episode of Grounded Wellness, Bethany McDaniel sits down with Vinny Crispino (Pain Academy) - an eight-time All-American athlete whose life changed after a surfing accident left him with a broken back and years of relentless, chronic pain. What followed wasn’t a simple “rehab protocol,” but decade-long unraveling of what pain really is - and why so many people stay stuck even after tissue heals. Vinny breaks down the missing link most pain conversations skip: the nervous system. He shares why chasing a “perfect” squat, the “right” posture, or the one miracle stretch can keep you trapped in an endless loop - and how healing often begins when we stop trying to outthink the body and start learning to feel safe inside it again.Together, Bethany and Vinny explore why pain isn’t always a structural problem, why rest and ice shouldn’t be the long-term strategy, and how tiny “micro-doses” of movement throughout the day can re-train your body far more effectively than heroic bursts of workouts followed by hours of sitting. They also dive into the mindset shift that changes everything: meeting sensation with curiosity instead of fear - because the meaning we attach to pain can be the very thing that keeps it alive.This conversation is equal parts practical and deeply human. Whether you’re rebuilding from injury, stuck in chronic pain, or simply trying to futureproof your body for a long, capable life - this one will change how you think about movement, healing, and your relationship with your body.In this episode, we explore:Why squatting is a “position of rest” - and what it reveals about mobility + balanceThe truth about knees over toes and why rigid movement rules can backfireHow pain can become chronic even after the body healsWhat’s happening in the brain when fear plus pain become a loopWhy “rest + ice” shouldn’t be the strategy (and what to do instead)The difference between stretching what’s tight vs. moving what’s tightMicro-dosing movement: simple ways to move more without overhauling your lifeVinny’s “minimum standard of movement” (and why it’s the key to consistency)Explore Primally Pure:Shop Clean Skincare: https://bit.ly/4e1HzVvLearn More from Vinny Crispino:Website: https://painacademy.net/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/painacademy/Follow Primally Pure:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/primallypureTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@primallypureYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHLEirBmkKP7jGx4vF05oRA

On this episode of Grounded Wellness, relive the most-watched and most-commented moments in 2025. As we embark on a new year, we wanted to celebrate some of your favorite moments from this past year - the moments that you all kept coming back to, the ones that sparked the most comments, conversation, and community.Be sure to comment your favorite moments, new guests you want to see, and any new topics you want us to talk about in 2026 on the podcast. From Primally Pure and Grounded Wellness, we thank you so much for being a part of this community.Episodes Highlighted:Dr. Teo Soleymani: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUR1m1JjNBQPaul Saladino: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oR2KIA9fhCMBethany Hamilton: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbvnO1_l_4YChervin Jafarieh: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hb7OmEaz41UDr. Chestnut: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6ek6U5YS9cClint Ober: https://youtu.be/wcz7JiJAoO4Mark McAfee: https://youtu.be/h44nuSW1FDYDaniel Pompa: https://youtu.be/DmPkU85873wElizabeth Carter: https://youtu.be/VvV-TEhnRzMExplore Primally Pure:Shop Clean Skincare: https://bit.ly/4e1HzVvFollow Primally Pure:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/primallypureTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@primallypureYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHLEirBmkKP7jGx4vF05oRA

For generations, we’ve been told a simple story: fertility just happens. Try hard enough, be patient, and eventually it will work. But for WeNatal founders Ronit Menashe and Vita Delrahim, that belief led to heartbreak — miscarriages just one week apart, each followed by the same vague explanation: “It’s just bad luck.”They didn’t accept that. Instead, they started asking deeper questions — and what they uncovered challenged everything they’d been taught about conception. From the global fertility crisis to sperm count decline, toxin overload, and the outdated notion that fertility is “a women’s issue,” their discoveries revealed a shocking truth: we’ve been approaching fertility all wrong.On this episode of Grounded Wellness, Bethany McDaniel sits down with the WeNatal co-founders to expose what’s really driving modern infertility, why men make up half the fertility equation, and how couples can reclaim their power long before the positive pregnancy test.Together, Bethany, Ronit, and Vita unpack the environmental, biological, and emotional forces shaping fertility today. They explore the dramatic 50-year decline in sperm counts; the rising rates of miscarriage, autoimmune conditions, and hormonal dysfunction; and why “trimester zero” — the 3–6 months before conception — is where the real magic happens.This episode is packed with practical insights for every couple: how to detox your environment, strengthen your mitochondria, choose the right prenatal, regulate stress, improve sleep, and understand the profound genetic impact of men’s health on future children.Above all, it’s a hopeful conversation. Because once you understand the factors influencing fertility, there is so much you can do to improve it.Explore Primally Pure:Shop Clean Skincare: https://bit.ly/4e1HzVvLearn More from WeNatal:Website: https://wenatal.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/we_natal/Ronit Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ronitmenashe_/Vida Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vidadelrahim/Offer for Grounded Wellness ListenersWhen you subscribe to WeNatal using our link listeners will get a free Magnesium with their order! Use the link wenatal.com/groundedwellnessFollow Primally Pure:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/primallypureTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@primallypureYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHLEirBmkKP7jGx4vF05oRA

In a world that’s constantly connected, it’s easy to forget that the same technology keeping us “on” 24/7 might also be quietly wearing us down. From fatigue and anxiety to infertility and insomnia, the devices we depend on could be disrupting our most essential systems — our hormones, sleep, and cellular health.On this episode of Grounded Wellness, Bethany McDaniel sits down with August Brice, founder of Tech Wellness and a leading voice in the movement to help families live healthier digital lives. After developing electromagnetic sensitivity more than 25 years ago, August turned her personal struggle into a mission: to educate, empower, and help others thrive in a high-tech world without fear.August isn’t anti-tech — she’s pro-intention. This conversation reveals the unseen effects of EMF exposure and blue light, how modern devices interfere with our body’s natural rhythms, and the simple, science-backed habits that can protect your energy and your family’s health in a digital worldTogether, Bethany and August uncover the biological and emotional costs of constant connectivity. They explore how EMFs and wireless radiation disrupt cell signaling and hormone balance, how blue light exposure impacts sleep and melatonin, and why “smart” devices are becoming the next frontier in toxin awareness.But this episode isn’t about fear — it’s about freedom. August shares practical ways to create a tech-safe home, from hardwiring Wi-Fi to building bedtime boundaries with screens. You’ll learn how to detox your environment, reclaim your attention, and use technology the way it was intended: to support, not control, your wellbeing.Discussion HighlightsEMFs: The Invisible Stressor • August explains what electromagnetic fields (EMFs) really are — invisible waves of energy from cell phones, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth devices — and how overexposure can contribute to anxiety, hormone imbalance, oxidative stress, and even fertility issues.Blue Light and Hormone Health • Beyond screen addiction, August details how blue light disrupts circadian rhythm and suppresses melatonin production — even when we wear blue-light glasses. Her nightly rule? No screens after 8 p.m. and amber lighting to mimic natural dusk.The Myth of “Safe” Tech • Just because it’s sold doesn’t mean it’s safe. August reveals that cell phones and Bluetooth devices were never tested for long-term safety, and that modern wearables like earbuds and smartwatches constantly emit wireless radiation — often right against vital organs and glands.Creating a Low-Tech Sanctuary • From hardwiring your home internet to using analog alarm clocks, August shares how to create EMF-safe spaces that promote rest, fertility, and calm. Her simple rule: if you’re not using it, turn it off — especially at night.EMFs and Fertility • Studies show a link between wireless exposure and miscarriage risk, and global sperm counts have dropped by 50% over the past few decades. August urges couples to treat tech toxins like any other environmental toxin — avoidable with awareness and small, consistent action.Digital Detox as a Modern Health Practice • True balance comes from periodic tech fasts — time offline to reconnect with real life. August recommends unplugging daily for at least one hour (no phone, no screens, just presence). It’s not deprivation; it’s nervous system nourishment.Reframing the NarrativeTechnology doesn’t have to be the enemy — but it shouldn’t be the driver of our lives. The same way we’ve cleaned up our food, filtered our water, and detoxed our skincare, it’s time to detox our digital habits.When we use technology consciously — turning off Wi-Fi at night, hardwiring devices, protecting sleep and hormone health — we move from overstimulation to grounded energy. Awareness becomes our most powerful form of protection.

Conventional skincare culture tells us to fight aging, fear the sun, and turn to quick fixes like Botox to stay youthful. But are injections the only way? In this episode, holistic esthetician Elizabeth Carter, founder of Honest Rituals, joins Grounded Wellness co-host and holistic esthetician Courtney Goetz to explore the truth about Botox, its risks, and natural alternatives that actually work.They discuss how intuitive skincare can be a sacred ritual, why facial massage and buccal massage support both emotional release and youthful skin, and how cosmetic acupuncture and natural rituals can offer powerful results without injections. They also share the lessons they had to unlearn after esthetics school.Together, Elizabeth and Courtney go beyond facials—unpacking motherhood, miscarriage, emotional wellness, Botox alternatives, tallow skincare, and the underestimated emotional power of holistic beauty practices—all while challenging the myths that keep women from experiencing true beauty and wholeness.Let’s dig in. Explore Primally Pure:Shop Tallow Skincare: https://bit.ly/4e1HzVvBlog: https://bit.ly/4gAeIsYExplore Honest Rituals:Follow: https://www.instagram.com/honest.rituals/Book: https://www.honestrituals.com/Follow Primally Pure:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/primallypureTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@primallypureYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHLEirBmkKP7jGx4vF05oRA

For too long, parents have been told that when a child is diagnosed with cancer, the only thing that matters is surviving chemotherapy. Nutrition? Not important. Side effects? Just part of the process.But what if that isn’t the full story? In honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Bethany sat down with her good friend, Season Johnson, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and founder of KICKcancER, to explore the intersection of conventional cancer treatment and holistic healing. This conversation covers everything from the emotional toll of a pediatric diagnosis to practical tools that empower families to create an environment where cancer cannot thrive. When we address holistic care through nutrition, detox, emotional healing, and faith—everything shifts. Episode Resources:Season Johnson: KICKcancER Nonprofit: https://www.kickcancermovement.orgSeason Johnson Website: https://www.seasonjohnson.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/seasonjohnsonMentioned in the episode: Pluck Seasoning: https://eatpluck.comJust Thrive Probiotic: https://justthrivehealth.comEmotion Code by Dr. Bradley Nelson: https://discoverhealing.com/the-emotion-code/Explore more from Primally Pure:Shop: https://bit.ly/4e1HzVvBlog: https://bit.ly/4gAeIsYInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/primallypureTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@primallypure?lang=en

In this episode of Grounded Wellness, Bethany sits down with Emily Detrick, an integrative nutrition health coach who has helped tens of thousands of women balance their hormones naturally. After years of struggling with the side effects of hormonal birth control, painful periods, and hormone imbalances, Emily has made it her mission to help women reclaim their cycles and feel at home in their bodies again.Together, they unpack the biggest myths about women’s health — from the lie that PMS is “normal” to the overlooked truth that food, stress, and daily habits play a bigger role in hormone balance than most women have ever been taught. But this isn’t just a takedown of the pill and the medical system. It’s a hopeful conversation filled with practical tips and empowering science that every woman deserves to know. If you’ve ever felt trapped by your period, out of sync with your body, or dismissed by a doctor, this conversation will leave you with practical tips to feel better and live in rhythm with your cycle. Episode Resources:Emily Detrick: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/littleraeofhealth/?hl=enFree Hormone Balancing Masterclass: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/6439613b862117c7c074011eThe Little Rae of Health Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-little-rae-of-health-podcast/id1675991986Explore more from Primally Pure:Shop: https://bit.ly/4e1HzVvBlog: https://bit.ly/4gAeIsYInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/primallypureTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@primallypure?lang=enResources + Studies Mentioned in This EpisodeSkovlund CW, Mørch LS, Kessing LV, Lidegaard Ø. Association of Hormonal Contraception With Depression. JAMA Psychiatry (2016). Large Danish cohort ( More Than 1M women) showing increased risk of depression, especially in adolescents.International Collaboration of Epidemiological Studies of Cervical Cancer. Cervical cancer and hormonal contraceptives: collaborative reanalysis… The Lancet (2007). Found higher cervical cancer risk with long-term use.National Cancer Institute (NCI). Oral Contraceptives and Cancer Risk (Fact Sheet).Wilcox AJ, Dunson DB, Weinberg CR. Timing of Sexual Intercourse in Relation to Ovulation—Effects on the Probability of Conception. NEJM (1995). Shows the fertile window is limited to ~6 days ending on ovulation.CDC. Contraceptive Effectiveness (Appendix D, MMWR). Typical use of oral contraceptives = ~91% effective (9 pregnancies per 100 women/year).Frank-Herrmann P, Freundl G, et al. The effectiveness of a fertility awareness–based method to avoid pregnancy… Human Reproduction (2007). Prospective study confirming high effectiveness with correct use.American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM). Diagnosis and treatment of luteal phase deficiency: a committee opinion (2021). ACOG Practice Bulletin No. 186. Long-Acting Reversible Contraception: Implants and IUDs (2017). Details on copper IUD mechanism (local inflammatory response) and safety.

Not all meat is created equal and most of what we’re sold at the grocery store is a lie.In this episode of Grounded Wellness, Bethany sits down with her brother-in-law, Farmer Rob — founder of Primal Pastures and a practicing physician assistant. Rob brings a rare dual perspective: both from inside the medical system and from the frontlines of regenerative farming.Together, they unravel the deep corruption of America’s meat industry: misleading labels, diseased animals, toxic feed, bleach baths, and the devastating impact these practices have on our health. But this episode isn’t just a takedown — it’s also a hopeful blueprint for what ethical, nourishing, and truly clean meat can (and should) look like.From their humble beginnings raising 50 backyard chickens, Rob and his family have built a thriving regenerative farm rooted in transparency, integrity, and ancestral wisdom. This conversation is as shocking as it is empowering and it may just change the way you shop for meat forever.Episode Resources:Primal Pastures:Shop the Cleanest Meat in America: https://primalpastures.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/primalpastures/?hl=enTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@theprimalpasturesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/PrimalPastures/Explore more from Primally Pure:Shop: https://bit.ly/4e1HzVvBlog: https://bit.ly/4gAeIsYInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/primallypureTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@primallypure?lang=en