Best Josh Milburn Podcasts (2025)

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114: The Dirty Secret in Protein Powders – What Consumer Reports Found! 16:59

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When Consumer Reports recently claimed that protein powders contain "high levels of lead," it sparked fear and confusion. In this episode, I break down what's actually going on, including how heavy metals end up in supplements, which types are most affected, and how to protect yourself without overreacting. Plant-based protein powders like rice, pe…

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113: Why I Quit the Apple Watch After 10 Years… 13:32

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After nearly a decade of wearing an Apple Watch, I finally ditched it. Not because I stopped caring about health data, but because I realized the device was working against the simplicity and freedom I value. Plus, no matter how many times I toggled it into airplane mode, the Bluetooth stayed on — meaning constant EMF exposure right over a major ar…

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112: Beyond Fossil vs. Electric: Practical Stewardship in Everyday Life 16:03

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Most conversations about the environment fall into polarized camps — either denial or panic. But living responsibly doesn't have to be political or extreme. In this episode, I take a practical look at what stewardship can look like at home, from how we grow food to how we build, heat, and maintain the spaces we live in. For our family, that means r…

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111: A Future Where We Can Eat At McDonald's 13:22

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A few weeks ago, I found myself driving home late after a long day of hauling gear to our new property — hungry, tired, and joking with Kathy that if we were a "normal" family, we'd just pull into a McDonald's drive-thru. Of course, we didn't, but that comment stuck with me. Could there be a future where eating at McDonald's wouldn't feel like pois…

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Episode 242: Animals and DEI with Jack Waverley 47:21

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This episode's guest is Dr Jack Waverley, a Senior Lecturer in Fashion Marketing in the Department of Materials at the University of Manchester in the UK. His academic background is in marketing and consumer research, and he's interested in exploring how these disciplines can promote the interests of all animals, and not just humans. In this episod…

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110: Why Your Blood Pressure Reading Might Be Totally Wrong! 22:42

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When most people think about blood pressure, they think about a once-a-year reading at a doctor's office. But one measurement on one day doesn't tell you much about your cardiovascular health. Just like a single fasting glucose number doesn't reveal your metabolic state, a one-off blood pressure check is largely meaningless. Blood pressure fluctuat…

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109: The Gut Disease "Truth" Doctors Never Told You With Josh Dech 52:37

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Most people with gut issues get fed the same script: It's genetic. It's lifelong. The best you can do is try to manage the symptoms. But in this episode, holistic nutritionist and physician consultant Josh Dech pushes back on that conventional wisdom, arguing that what we typically call "autoimmune" disease is often a sign of the body protecting it…

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108: Europe vs. America: The Health Secret Nobody Talks About 27:04

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I recently spent a week in Austria, bouncing between my grandparents' farmhouse and the alpine trails I grew up on. And it hit me how stark the contrast is between the foundation they built and the environment kids are growing up in today. My grandparents are 92 and 93, still living on their own. They had decades of clean food, pure alpine water, l…

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107: The Truth About Detox Myths 17:01

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Most people have been told at some point that the way to "detox" is to buy a cleanse, live on juice for a week, or chase down some supplement that promises to pull toxins out of the body. But the reality is very different. In this episode, I unpack what detoxification really looks like, and explain why your body already comes equipped with everythi…

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Episode 241: Animals in Gaza with Rimona Afana 40:58

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This episode's guest is Dr Rimona Afana. Rimona is a Romanian-Palestinian academic, as well as an activist and multimedia artist. Her research addresses war crimes, crimes against humanity, crimes against nature, and crimes against nonhuman animals. Her work has taken her to various institutions, including Emory University School of Law and Kennesa…

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106: Why Eating Like Your Grandparents Won't Save You 19:18

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In this episode, I explore whether following an ancestral diet and traditional eating habits is enough to keep us healthy today. While our grandparents thrived on simple meals, the reality of modern food quality, hidden environmental toxins, and processed foods inflammation paint a different picture. I share how chronic stress and health challenges…

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105: The Anti-Fatigue Factor in Liver Nobody Can Explain 12:56

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In this episode, I share a fascinating 1950s endurance experiment with rats that uncovered what researchers called an "anti-fatigue factor" in beef liver. The results highlight why organ meats like liver are nature's ultimate multivitamin and how even small micronutrient deficiencies can wreck ATP energy production, mitochondrial health, and overal…

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104: Why I Switched from 2 Meals to 3 a Day 16:16

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For years I thrived on two large meals a day – a late-morning breakfast after training and an early dinner. And the results spoke for themselves: stable blood sugar, excellent insulin sensitivity, low body fat, and plenty of energy. But I began noticing a drawback. Those evening meals, heavy in protein and fat, kept my digestive system working for …

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103: The Shocking Truth About Mouth Breathing with Alex Neist CEO of Hostage Tape 39:24

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Snoring isn't normal—it's a warning sign. In this episode, I sit down with Alex Neist, founder of Hostage Tape, to talk about the real dangers of mouth breathing, why quality sleep starts with your nose, and how mouth taping changed his life (and saved his marriage). We cover everything from snoring solutions and sleep apnea natural remedies to the…

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Episode 240: Children's moral circles with Matti Wilks 34:49

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Dr Matti Wilks is a social and developmental psychologist who is a reader in psychology at the University of Edinburgh. Her work explores people's moral motivation and actions. This includes lots of work that will be of interest to listeners, including research addressing the psychology of moral concern for animals and research addressing attitudes…

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102: Everyday Products That Destroy Hormones 20:32

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Too much estrogen — even the fake kind — is wrecking our health. In this episode, Kathy and I break down the hidden endocrine disruptors lurking in your bathroom: shampoos, lotions, deodorants, candles, and even "natural" products that aren't so natural. We share the exact non-toxic swaps we've made over the years (without breaking the bank), and w…

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101: Hidden Toxins at Home: What You're Doing Wrong 33:01

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In this episode, Kathy and I unpack how we reduced our exposure to environmental toxins—from improving tap water safety and installing water filtration systems, to replacing plastic containers and upgrading to non-toxic cookware. We talk about chlorine exposure in showers and pools, how we built a more toxin-free home, and why choosing organic food…

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100: Why Vegan Diets Kill 7.3 B Critters 11:05

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When most people think about saving the planet, they picture cutting back on meat and eating more plants. But what if the story we've been told about how plant-based diets equate to sustainability is missing half the truth (and hiding a massive environmental cost)? In this episode of the Primal Shift Podcast, I pull back the curtain on the industri…

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Episode 239: More-than-human design with Stanislav Roudavski 26:37

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This episode's guest is Dr Stanislav Roudavski, who is a designer and academic. He leads Deep Design Lab, a research and creative collective that focuses on design for and with nonhuman beings. He is also a Senior Lecturer in Digital Architectural Design at the University of Melbourne. His research develops theories and practices that engage with n…

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99: Plants vs Animals: Why Meat Beats Plants for Nutrition 12:11

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For most of human history, survival depended on eating the foods that gave us the most nutrients with the least effort. That usually meant animals, which are dense in protein, fat, and bioavailable vitamins and minerals. But in recent years, we've been told that plants are the true superfoods. Raw kale in your smoothie? Spinach salads every day? Th…

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98: This Is SPIKING Your Blood Sugar | Levels App + Dexcom G7 Findings 25:04

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It's easy to assume that food affects everyone the same way. But when my wife Kathy and I wore continuous glucose monitors for two weeks, we learned just how different our responses actually are. For example, a bowl of curry or a few slices of sourdough bread would send her blood sugar soaring while barely impacting mine, and vice versa. We weren't…

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97: Are You Biohacking or Just Bullsh-tting? 10:49

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Biohacking wasn't always about gadgets. It used to be about building a better lifestyle by fixing root causes with movement, light, food and sleep. But somewhere along the way, optimization gave way to outsourcing. Today, it's easy to mistake a tech solution for progress when it's really just a more expensive version of the same mistake: treating s…

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96: Is Sourdough Bread Actually Healthy? 13:05

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Have you noticed how everyone seems obsessed with sourdough bread lately? Well, my wife and I have been experimenting with sourdough baking for a couple of years now, and in this episode, I'm breaking down the real story behind sourdough. Is it truly healthier, or is that just hype? I'll walk you through why sourdough might digest easier, how it im…

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Episode 238: Snail stories with Thom Van Dooren 28:18

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Today's guest is Thom van Dooren. Thom is a Professor of Environmental Humanities and the Deputy Director of the Sydney Environment Institute at the University of Sydney. He summarizes his own interdisciplinary work as being about understanding and caring for the dead and the dying, including humans and animals, and including individuals, populatio…

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95: My "Pre-Workout" Routine (That's Actually Just My Daily Routine) 17:29

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In this episode, I break down exactly what I do before a CrossFit workout. No powders, no hype—just the simple stuff that works. Hydration, black coffee, a walk with the dog, some sunlight, and a cold plunge to boost performance and focus. This is the exact routine I follow to feel ready—physically and mentally—before I step into the box. Learn m…

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94: Stop Wasting Your Money on These 9 Biohack Devices! 12:30

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I've reviewed a ton of health and wellness gear over the years — some of it genuinely helpful, and some of it so absurd that I don't know whether to laugh or cry. So in this episode, I'm doing something a little different: I'm walking you through the most useless health gadgets I've come across lately. Not just things I wouldn't recommend, but thin…

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93: Does Cold Plunging Make You Die Sooner? 10:36

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Someone recently told me about a Mayo Clinic researcher who claimed that cold plunging triggers the same chemical response in the body as dying — and that, basically, you die a little every time you do it. I couldn't believe what I was hearing. Apparently, cold plunging is now a near-death experience, and there's "no credible evidence" it offers an…

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92: Healthy Living Hacks That Save You Money Daily 22:52

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Living healthy doesn't have to mean going broke. Yes, pasture-raised eggs, non-toxic furniture, and sauna setups can get ridiculously expensive — but that doesn't mean you have to compromise your health just because you're on a budget. In this episode, I walk through a number of practical swaps and cost-saving strategies you can leverage to live he…

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Episode 237: The history of red kites in Britain with Juliette Waterman 26:42

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Today's guest is Dr Juliette Waterman. Juliette is a zooarchaeologist with a particular interest in the archaeology of wild animals in Britain, and especially in birds. She is currently a postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Geography and Environmental Science at the University of Reading in the UK, where she co-coordinates the Internationa…

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91: How to Know If Food Is Good for You! 11:25

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With so many conflicting studies and experts shouting from every corner, it's easy to lose sight of one simple truth: your body knows best. In this episode of the Primal Shift Podcast, I'm calling out the noise around "good" vs. "bad" foods and diving straight into the powerful signals your body sends every time you eat. From unexplained breakouts …

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90: Should You Force Kids to Eat? 15:16

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It's dinnertime. You've cooked up a tasty meal and the whole family gathers around the table, only for your child to declare, "I'm not hungry!" Sound familiar? In this episode of the Primal Shift Podcast, we're taking on one of the trickiest aspects of parenting: navigating those moments when your kids refuse to eat, either out of genuine lack of h…

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89: Should You Stop Eating Egg Whites? 6:49

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In my widely-read article about how I cured my IBS symptoms, I recommended against eating eggs in the early stages of gut healing. And I got plenty of pushback for that recommendation. I understand why. Eggs are hailed as nature's perfect superfood, have been a dietary staple for centuries, and their nutrient-packed yolks truly are nutritional powe…

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88: Why Calorie Counting Fails Every Time 16:35

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Counting calories seems logical on the surface: just burn more calories than you eat and you'll lose weight, right? But what if this seemingly straightforward advice is deeply flawed, inaccurate, and a massive waste of your time? In this episode of the Primal Shift Podcast, I'm challenging one of the most entrenched myths in the health and fitness …

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Episode 236: The Fabric of Zoodemocracy with Pablo Castello 42:23

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On this episode, we speak to Dr Pablo P. Castello, currently a Research Fellow of the Animal Law and Policy Program at Harvard Law School. Pablo is an interdisciplinary political theorist whose work has appeared in such diverse locations as the American Political Science Review, Biological Conservation, and the feminist philosophy journal Hypatia. …

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87: 8 Beef Myths Busted: What Science Actually Says 13:33

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For decades, beef has been painted as the villain on our plates, blamed for heart disease, cancer, climate change, obesity, and even poor digestion. But have you ever stopped to question if these claims are backed by solid science, or are simply myths repeated often enough that they've become "common knowledge?" In this eye-opening episode of the P…

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86: The Truth About Running & Longevity | With Brad Kearns 52:43

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As a former pro triathlete, Brad Kearns used to push himself to the extremes of human endurance. He competed globally, chasing medals and personal records, only to eventually confront a humbling truth: his intense cardio regimen wasn't building him up — it was slowly breaking his body down. Overtraining left him exhausted, inflamed, and far from th…

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85: Sleep Before Midnight: Does It Really Matter? 6:42

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We like to think we can bend the rules when it comes to our sleep routine — for instance, by sleeping in after staying up late. And it's true that sometimes that practice can leave us feeling just fine. But just because your body adapts to a late-night routine doesn't mean it thrives on one. Sleep isn't just about getting enough hours; it's about g…

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84: Why I Quit Alcohol & Started Cold Therapy - Ciaran Flanagan 41:19

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For Ciaran Flanagan, quitting alcohol wasn't about having hit rock bottom — it was about realizing just how much better life could be without it. Like a lot of people growing up in Ireland, drinking was part of the culture he grew up in. He wasn't an alcoholic, but he found himself caught in the same cycle so many people fall into: weekend drinking…

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83: Understanding Testosterone Production 13:15

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Testosterone is the engine of vitality and the foundation of muscle growth, energy, focus and resilience. Unfortunately, modern life can make it hard to maintain optimal levels, due to factors like poor diet, chronic stress and environmental toxins that can disrupt production at every step of the process. In this episode, we break down how testoste…

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Episode 235: Mammoth Blood with Charlotte Wrigley 34:44

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This week's guest is Dr Charlotte Wrigley, who is a postdoctoral researcher at the Greenhouse Centre for Environmental Humanities at the University of Stavanger in Norway. She has a mixed academic background, but her PhD (at Queen Mary University in London) was in human geography. Her research expertise concerns the arctic, extinction, and climate …

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82: Why You Can't Sleep: The Surprising Truth with Nicholas Stewart 40:19

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Sleep isn't just about rest. It regulates everything from metabolism to cognitive function, and when it's off, the entire body suffers. Yet for something so essential, many people struggle with it daily, caught in a cycle of stress, bad habits, and rigid expectations about what "good sleep" should look like. In this episode, sleep expert Nick Stewa…

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81: The Truth About Our Broken Health System 11:36

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We're told that our healthcare system exists to keep us healthy, but what if it was never designed for that? In this episode, we trace the roots of modern medicine and nutrition to uncover how profit-driven interests shaped the way we approach health today — and why so many people are chronically sick despite significant medical advancements. It al…