052: My Takeaways from the Wise Traditions Conference 2025

<p>🌿 Episode Summary</p><p>In this episode, Cody shares insights and takeaways from the recent Wise Traditions Conference hosted by the Weston A. Price Foundation in Salt Lake City. From the incredible nutrient-dense meals served to the deep dives into gut health, raw milk, and controversial new biology perspectives — this episode unpacks the leading edge (and sometimes provocative) conversations happening in the holistic wellness world today.</p><p>🍽️ Highlights </p><p>The Food Experience: </p><p>Learn how the conference meals embodied Weston A. Price principles — organic, local, properly prepared, and full of life-giving nutrients. </p><p>Workshops Worth Trying: </p><p>From sourdough and cheese-making to the reminder that simple, traditional skills can outshine factory-made foods. </p><p>Raw Milk Reality Check: </p><p>Cody explores the nutritional benefits of raw milk, its enzyme and vitamin content, and why it may be easier to digest for some people compared to pasteurized milk. </p><p>The GAPS Diet Explained: </p><p>A look into Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride’s Gut and Psychology Syndrome Diet — its focus on gut healing, connection to mental health, and practical applications for families. </p><p>Toxins, Glyphosate, and Gut Health: </p><p>How modern lifestyles and synthetic fragrances disrupt our microbiome — and why fermented foods like sauerkraut may help counteract daily exposures. </p><p>Healing Food Sensitivities: </p><p>Cody discusses the idea of intestinal permeability (“leaky gut”) and how food allergies may not be permanent when gut health is restored. </p><p>Pregnancy, Children, and Gut Foundations: </p><p>The importance of nourishing foods before conception and during early childhood for lifelong health — and how fussy eating can signal gut imbalances. </p><p>Controversial Conversations: Hear about emerging views from speakers like Dr. Tom Cowan and Drs. Mark and Samantha Bailey, who challenge mainstream ideas about viruses, Lyme disease, and modern medicine. </p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qmb5g2BsW7Q&t=2s" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">See Sam and Mark Bailey&#39;s take on the conference here!</a> </p><p>Core Message: Holistic health isn’t about fear or quick fixes — it’s about empowerment, education, and returning to nature’s wisdom.</p><p>🧩 Key Takeaways </p><p>True wellness begins with whole, properly prepared foods. Gut health is central to both mental and physical well-being. </p><p>Detoxification and reduci