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Corey and Christine discuss with Chef James Barry how modern diets disrupt our natural instincts and the importance of listening to our bodies.

What happens when the world of “healthy eating” becomes so confusing that we stop trusting our own bodies? In this episode, Corey and Christine sit down with Chef James Barry of Eat Pluck to unpack one of the biggest problems in modern health: we’ve outsourced our instincts. From carnivore to vegan, keto to “clean eating,” the conversation explores why so many diets seem to work at first, why they often fail over time, and what it actually looks like to come back to a more grounded, human way of eating. Join our Patreon community for ad-free episodes, early access, and bonus conversations with guests. https://www.patreon.com/c/ModernAncestralMamas James shares how years in the health and wellness world shifted his perspective from rigid protocols to something far simpler and more challenging: listening. They talk about the breakdown of our natural hunger cues, how ultra-processed foods disrupt our biology, and why “flavor no longer equals nutrition” in the modern food system. The conversation also moves into family life, exploring how parents can navigate food, connection, and boundaries without falling into control, conflict, or confusion. 📚 Topics Covered in This Episode: ✔️…

People in this episode

Hosts: Corey Dunn, Christine Muldoon

Guest: James Barry

Topics covered

• healthy eating
• diet confusion
• hunger cues
• food connection
• parenting and food

Keywords

• diet
• nutrition
• hunger cues
• food industry
• parenting
• health
• wellness

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Eat Pluck

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