Join Primal Health Coach and Mum Helen Marshall as she delves into the health journeys of real people with real stories about real food. Soak up the actionable tips on how to make your primal journey more doable and sustainable. Reclaim your health by getting back to the foods we evolved and thrive on as species. Goodbye deprivation and chronic cardio and hello intuitive eating and go with the flow workouts.
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Marcus Pearce Podcasts
Talking about how we use tech and how it uses us. LiVELY Conversations are curious and entertaining chats with global visionaries and experts across a range of fields within the digital wellness space. Each episode explores a different aspect of the digital pull, the illusion of our need to keep up in a world that’s more connected than ever. You’ll hear fascinating stories and insights covering topics like family, intimacy, sleep, focus, self-worth, biohacking and more. The series is hosted ...
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Stories of travel, life and culture beyond the big cities. Outland Japan is a bi-weekly podcast hosted by Peter Carnell - a freelance tour guide based in northern Nagano – that transports you to rural, regional and the wilds of Japan in pursuit of stories that lie outside the neon hum of Tokyo and golden trimmings of Kyoto. Stories from the Japanese outlands.
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Finneran’s Wake – where the ART OF CONVERSATION lives. Here, no topic is untouchable, no idea inadmissible, and no one too heretical to be heard. As the great French essayist Montaigne once said, “To my taste, the most fruitful and natural exercise of our minds is CONVERSATION. I find the practice of it the most delightful activity in our lives”. It certainly is the most delightful activity in my life. I want it to be so in yours as well. To that end, I humbly welcome you to my channel. Here ...
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ANNOUNCEMENT: Outland Japan Remains on a Break... BUT WILL RETURN!
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2:35Send us a text This is a short announcement that Outland Japan continues to be on a break. Outland Japan has been running for over two years now, the most recent episode being Episode 50. I very much enjoy making the podcast but it takes quite a bit of time and effort - something I need to balance with work, family and other commitments. Looking fo…
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ENCORE EPISODE / Kamikochi: An Outland Japan Travel Guide
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43:03Send us a text With the podcast on a break between Season 4 and Season 5, I am republishing another of my travel guides – in this case, my guide to Kamikochi. Open to the public from mid-April to mid-November, Kamikochi is an alpine valley located within Japan’s highest mountain range, the Hida Mountains or “North Alps”. Bookended by Hotakadake in …
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PAP 124: How to Start a Bake-From-Home Business (Even When the Economy Feels Crazy)
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27:52In this solo episode, H (Helen Marshall, founder of Primal Alternative) shares how you can start a fulfilling, flexible bake-from-home business — even when the economy feels like a mess. Right now, it’s easy to feel stuck. The headlines are full of rising costs, job insecurity, and global uncertainty. When fear is in the air, the natural response i…
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ENCORE EPISODE / Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route: An Outland Japan Travel Guide
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36:06Send us a text The podcast is currently on a break between Season 4 and Season 5. As promised, during this period I’ll be uploading two previous episodes starting with my travel guide to the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route. Open to the public from mid-April until the end of November, the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route traverses Japan’s highest mountain …
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Evaluate. Design. Build. Choosing & Renovating the Right Historical Home in Japan with Marcus Consolini / Daimon Shuzo
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51:10Send us a text In Episode 50 of the podcast I speak with Marcus Consolini, owner and general manager of Daimon Shuzo - a 200 year old sake brewery in Osaka - and board member of the Minka Preservation Society. Marcus has hands on experience in the restoration of multiple historical properties in Japan including the brewery, private residences and o…
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PAP 123: Root Cause Healing with Nutritionist Elyse Comerford
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37:30In this episode, I’m joined by highly respected Nutritionist and GAPS Practitioner, Elyse Comerford from Well Belly Health. Elyse has helped hundreds of families (including mine!) address the root cause of ongoing health issues — from allergies and gut pain to hormonal imbalances and skin troubles. Together, we answer real-life listener questions c…
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Shikoku Henro: Walking Japan's 1200km, 88 Temple Pilgrimage with Shingon Buddhist Priest Kōei Ervin / Shikoku Tours
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46:45Send us a text Episode 49 of the podcast takes us to the smallest of Japan’s four main islands, Shikoku, and onto the Shikoku Henro. Associated with the life and teachings of legendary Buddhist monk Kūkai - also known as Kōbō Daishi – the Shikoku Henro is an 88 temple, 1200km / 745 mile pilgrimage circuit that circumambulates the island. Long-known…
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To Photograph is to Learn How to Live | Ulrich Baer
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1:30:57Ulrich Baer is an author, editor, and a professor of photography at NYU. I wanted to chat with someone about photography in the “iPhone” age (along with a bunch of other things!), and Uli was kind enough to indulge me. I was dazzled by his breadth of learning and the expertise he has in so many different fields (poetry, philosophy, and literature, …
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Fish. Farm. Hunt. A Year in the Kyoto Countryside with Vincent Ng / Kyoto Insider
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46:03Send us a text In Episode 48 we travel to rural Kyoto Prefecture to speak with Vincent Ng, otherwise known on Instagram as Kyoto Insider. As Kyoto Insider, Vince documents his life in rural Kyoto, and in doing so, explores the interconnection of food chain origins while showing off his lifestyle. He is hands on in that exploration, embracing all as…
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Art, Wonder, and Oscar Wilde | Joseph Pearce
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40:18Joseph Pearce is an educator, essayist, and author of over two dozen books. I reached out to Joseph because I wanted to learn more about the great Irish playwright and wit, Oscar Wilde, about whom he has written extensively. Joseph’s excellent biography of Wilde, “Unmasking Oscar Wilde” is linked below. Using Wilde as a springboard, Joseph and I le…
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PAP 122: Reclaiming Your Mojo in Midlife with Cathy Carr
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35:47After a long, sun-soaked summer break (because, hello, perks of being your own boss! 😉), I’m back and bringing you an incredible chat with the one and only Cathy Carr—holistic nutrition, movement, and lifestyle coach with over 30 years of experience helping women thrive. Cathy has been through her own health transformation, going from being a ‘sick…
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Understanding the Buddhist Swastika in Japan with Rev. Dr. TK Nakagaki / Heiwa Peace & Reconciliation Foundation of New York
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44:10Send us a text In Episode 47 I speak with Reverend Dr. TK Nakagaki. Rev. Dr. Nakagaki is the author of the book 'The Buddhist Swastika and Hitler’s Cross: Rescuing a Symbol of Peace from the Forces of Hate'. Published in 2017, the book presents a cross-cultural history of the “swastika”, a symbol of peace used by multiple Eastern religions, includi…
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Amatomi Trail: Hiking Japan's Most Accessible Trail, Away from the Maddening Crowds with Kouhei Nishida / Shinano Discovery
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42:40Send us a text In Episode 46 of the podcast I speak with outdoor guide, Kouhei Nishida. Kouhei is the founder of Shinano Discovery - an outdoor guiding company - and a key member of the team behind creation of the Amatomi Trail. Opened to the public in 2021, the Amatomi Trail stretches 86km / 54 miles from Nagano City through Myoko Togakushi Renzan…
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PAP 121: The Power of Holistic Wellness with Kylie Gates
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46:20Welcome back to the Primal Alternative Podcast! In today’s episode, I’m absolutely thrilled (and a little starstruck!) to sit down with the one and only Kylie Gates! If you’re a fan of holistic health and wellness, you’ll know exactly why I’m so excited—Kylie is a powerhouse in this space and has been transforming lives for over 30 years. She’s a M…
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Tohoku: A Guided Journey Through Japan's Wild, Alluring North with Photographer Alfonso Calero
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42:52Send us a text Episode 45 transports us to Tohoku in the north-east of Japan’s main island of Honshu. Tohoku is a large region comprised of six prefectures – Fukushima, Yamagata, Akita, Miyagi, Iwate and Aomori – known for its open and striking landscapes and distinct local traditions. Leading us on this exploration is photographer Alfonso Calero. …
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Keju: The Ancient Test of China’s Strength | Yasheng Huang
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1:50:45Yasheng Huang is a professor at MIT and the author of many books, including his most recent work, “The Rise and Fall of the EAST”. I reached out to Professor Huang because, after reading his book, I wanted to learn more about Chinese history. In this episode, Yasheng and I discuss: Imperial China v. The Roman Empire; Keju; The origin of Civil Servi…
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Saving the Japanese Giant Salamander & Environmental Advocacy in Japan Pt.2 with Richard Pearce / Sustainable Daisen
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41:18Send us a text This is the second half of Episode 44 of the podcast, my cha with Richard Pearce of Sustainable Daisen. Originally from the UK, Richard founded and operates Sustainable Daisen – an NPO dedicated to the protection of the Japanese Giant Salamander and effective conservation of its habitat. Richard and I discussed the salamander, the th…
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Run like a Philosopher | Sabrina Little
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1:01:29Sabrina Little is an author, ultramarathoner, and a professor of philosophy. Her latest book, “The Examined Run” is suitable not only for competitive athletes, but for anyone who wants to: Strengthen his body, discipline his mind, learn the basics of philosophy, and, most importantly, cultivate long-lasting virtues. In this episode, Sabrina and I d…
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Saving the Japanese Giant Salamander & Environmental Advocacy in Japan Pt.1 with Richard Pearce / Sustainable Daisen
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48:00Send us a text In Episode 44 we travel to the southwest of Japan’s main island of Honshu and onto Tottori Prefecture to speak with Richard Pearce of Sustainable Daisen – an NPO dedicated to the conservation of the Japanese Giant Salamander and the habitat it is reliant upon. Originally from the United Kingdom, Richard founded and operates Sustainab…
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The Genius of Michelangelo | William Wallace
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53:59William Wallace is an author, a lecturer, and a professor of art history at the University of St. Louis. Professor Wallace is America’s expert on Michelangelo, the great Renaissance sculptor, painter, architect, and poet. In this episode, Professor Wallace and I discuss: Michelangelo’s upbringing; Florence and Rome in the 16th century; Italy before…
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Restoring & Living in a 117 Year Old Farmhouse on the Beautiful Noto Peninsula with Lauren Scharf / Minka Preservation Society
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46:27Send us a text Episode 43 takes us to the beautiful Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa Prefecture to speak with guest, Lauren Scharf. Lauren and her husband live in a 117 year old ‘kominka’ (farmhouse / folkhouse), a home they have restored themselves and as such, they are part of an enthusiastic community of ‘minka’ owners across Japan. In support of that…
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PAP 120: How to Live an Exceptional Life in 2025 with Marcus Pearce
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46:49In this episode of the Primal Alternative Podcast, I chat with longevity expert, speaker, and author Marcus Pearce. Marcus is the author of Your Exceptional Life and has dedicated his life to helping others live with more purpose, health, and happiness. We dive deep into what it means to make the rest of your life the best of your life – starting r…
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Shugendo: Japan's Mountain Faith Systems & The Sacred Peaks of Togakushi with Dr. Caleb Swift Carter / Kyushu University
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46:09Send us a text Episode 42 of the podcast takes us in the mountains once again as we explore Japan’s mountain religion of Shugendo. My guest leading us in that discussion is Dr Caleb Swift Carter of Kyushu University. Dr Carter specialises in Buddhist Studies and the medieval and early modern religious history of Japan, with a focus on the mountain …
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Smoke. Sulphur. Snow. Skiing Hokkaido's Volcanoes with Chuck Olbery / Hokkaido Powder Guides
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44:42Send us a text In Episode 41 of the podcast we return to Hokkaido and onto its most famous volcanoes as I chat with Chuck Olbery of Hokkaido Powder Guides. Operating for 20 years, Hokkaido Powder Guides offers backcountry, free and customised tours across Japan’s northern island including touring of its most prominent volcanoes – including Mount Yo…
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PAP 119: Festive Season Made Easy: Low-Tox Tips with Alexx Stuart
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33:56In this episode of the Primal Alternative Podcast, I’m joined by the fabulous Alexx Stuart from Low Tox Life, and we’re diving into how to make your holiday season smoother, stress-free, and full of joy. Alexx is sharing her expert tips to help you enjoy the festive season without breaking a sweat or your budget. Here’s a sneak peek of what we cove…
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Iwanai, Hokkaido: Japan's Best Cat Skiing & Snowboarding Mountain with John Greiner / Iwanai Resort
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47:38Send us a text Episode 40 takes us to Japan’s northern island of Japan to speak with John Greiner, founder of Iwanai Resort. Blessed with Hokkaido’s legendary powder and without the crowds of nearby Niseko, Iwanai is regarded as Japan’s best cat skiing and snowboarding mountain. While the lower resort is open to the public, it is Iwanai’s cat opera…
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Wild. Fine. Old. New. The Culinary Tradition of Michelin-Starred Chef Kuwakino Keiko / Satoyama Jujo
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44:35Send us a text In Episode 39 of the podcast we travel to the deep snow country of Minami-Uonuma to speak with Kuwakino Keiko. Keiko is the head chef of Sanaburi, the Michelin-starred restaurant within the renowned hotel, Satoyama Jujo. Awarded that Michelin-star in 2020, Keiko has since gone on to receive a Terroir Award and a score of 15.5 by Gaul…
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Prioritise What You Feed Your Mind with Dr John Demartini
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1:07:09Dr John Demartini is a world-renowned human behaviour expert Dr. John Demartini. Author of over 40 books and creator of the groundbreaking Demartini Method, a tool that’s been changing millions of lives across the globe by helping people unlock their potential and master their destiny. We tackle the big question—how can you take back control of you…
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PAP 118: Baking Business Success Stories with Aurelia from Philosophy of Yum
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44:00In This Episode: Helen Marshall is joined by the wonderful Aurelia from Philosophy of Yum, an inspiring home baker who has turned her passion into a thriving business. Aurelia is a heart-led individual with an authentic love for baking and a deep desire to help others achieve success from their own kitchens. Her journey and teachings are grounded i…
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The Memory Salesman: Acquiring, Valuing & Selling Vintage Japanese Furniture with Osaka Gaku / Solashima
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43:32Send us a text In Episode 38 of the podcast we travel just outside of Nagano City to speak with Osaka Gaku, the owner of Solashima. Solashima is a vintage and antique store selling furniture and other items. As Gaku explains during the interview, the furniture and other pieces he acquires and sells range in age, design and condition. In collecting …
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Minakami, Gunma: Backcountry, Whitewater, Onsen & More with Zack Berman / Momi-no-Ki Lodge
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47:10Send us a text Episode 37 of the podcast takes us to Minakami in Gunma Prefecture to speak with Zack Berman of Momi-no-Ki Lodge. Originally from the United States, Zack and his wife Amanda own and operate the large self-contained lodge in the heart of Minakami – a hot spring town now well-established as one of Japan’s best outdoor destinations. We …
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PAP 117: Healing from Within with Naturopath Lauren Jane
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31:24In this episode, we dive deep into holistic health and healing with Australian naturopath, herbalist, and nutritionist Lauren Jane. Lauren specializes in helping women heal their digestion, tune into the signals from their bodies, and eat intuitively. Her journey through overcoming her own health challenges is nothing short of inspiring, and she br…
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SuperWellness, How are you? with Dr Edith Ubuntu Chan
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1:10:17Dr Edith Ubuntu Chan is an esteemed holistic doctor, author and educator, armed with two decades of clinical expertise. Dr Edith introduces us to her 6 dimensions of SuperWellness as a tool to restore equilibrium in our fast paced, tech-heavy world. We’ll learn why the old rigid & militant approach to diets and exercise don’t work and uncover some …
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You heard it from a Neuroscientist with Professor Erin Clabough
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58:20Professor Erin Clabough is a neuroscientist, author and mum of four. We chat neuroscience for parenting success, screen time strategies and the importance of nurturing our kids' creativity. Unveil the transformative power of empathy and creativity—qualities that resist coercion but flourish when nurturing opportunities and space. In our exploration…
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ANNOUNCEMENT: The Podcast is Renaming as 'Outland Japan' & the New Season Begins Tuesday 22nd October
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3:26Send us a text I am pleased to announce that the podcast will be returning with the first episode of Season 4 on Tuesday 22nd October, under the new name of 'Outland Japan'. The podcast has now been running around a year-and-a-half, and during that time, I've discovered more and more stories I’d like to bring you, that lie outside of the snow count…
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ENCORE EDIT / Finding, Fixing & Furnishing a Home in the Snow Country with Gianpaolo Camplese / Nereto Woodwork
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19:30Send us a text The podcast remains on a break between seasons but as promised, here’s another shorter, edited version of one of the most popular episodes to date - Finding, Fixing & Furnishing a Home in the Snow Country with Gianpaolo Camplese. This was Episode 22 of the podcast, in which I speak with woodworker and musician Gianpaolo Camplese abou…
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Marcus Pearce is the author of Your Exceptional Life, wellbeing and longevity coach, and host of the popular podcast 100 Not Out. He dismantles ageing myths revealing fresh insights on how to live a long LiVELY life. Discover how a positive mindset about ageing contributes to longer life expectancy, irrespective of exercise or diet. We explore the …
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ENCORE EDIT / Shiga Kogen: Japan's Largest Ski Resort with Robel Zemichael / Shiga International Ski School
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21:36Send us a text The podcast is currently on a break between Season 3 and Season 4. As promised, during this period I’ll be uploading previous episode or two, beginning with this edit of what was the Episode 13 of the podcast, and the first of Season 2 – Shiga Kogen Ski Resort: Japan’s Largest Ski Resort. In this episode I spoke with two-time Olympia…
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PAP 116: So Seed Oils Are OK Now???? With Cyndi O'Meara
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54:50In this episode of the Primal Alternative Podcast, host Helen Marshall dives into the confusing world of seed oils and the surprising new stance from Whole30 on their consumption. Helen felt unsettled after reading that seed oils, long criticised in many health circles, were now being promoted by Whole30—and knew she had to reach out to trusted exp…
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Norikura: Japan's First Zero Carbon National Park with Ogawa Yui / Norikura Zero Labo
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43:26Send us a text In Episode 36 of the podcast we head into the North Alps – Japan’s highest mountain range – and onto Norikura. Standing 3026 metres / 9927 feet above sea level, Mount Norikura or Norikuradake is one of the highest peaks in North Alps, a volcanic mountain which straddles the border of Nagano and Gifu Prefectures. It is here, in the vi…
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Shiga Kogen Highlands: A UNESCO Biosphere Reserve with Photographer & Nature Guide Yokota Shinji
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47:27Send us a text Episode 35 of the podcast takes us to Shiga Kogen Highlands in Nagano Prefecture. Declared a UNESCO Biopshere Reserve in 1980, Shiga Kogen is an alpine landscape which includes major peaks such as Mount Shiga and Mount Kusatsu-Shirane – one of Japan’s most active volcanoes – renowned for its biodiversity, wetlands and distinct season…
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PAP 115: Understanding Perimenopause with Melissa Hohaia
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1:06:29In this episode, we’re joined by the incredible Mel, a heart-led health professional with over two decades of experience in the health and fitness industry. Mel has dedicated her career to empowering women with a greater understanding of their health, guiding and supporting them on a journey to discover personalised health approaches that transform…
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From Dream to Reality: Owning Your Own Ski Lodge in Japan Pt.2 with Dan Solo / Snowball Japan
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44:40Send us a text This is the second half of Episode 34 of the podcast, my chat with Dan Solo of Snowball Japan. Originally from Australia, Dan and his wife Andy first travelled to Japan more than 20 years ago and fell in love with life in the snow country. They set themselves to one day run their own ski lodge, a dream that came to fruition when they…
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From Dream to Reality: Owning Your Own Ski Lodge in Japan Pt.1 with Dan Solo / Snowball Japan
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49:47Send us a text In Episode 34 of the podcast we head to Madarao Mountain Resort in Nagano to speak with Dan Solo of Snowball Japan. Originally from Australia, Dan and his wife Andy first travelled to Japan more than 20 years ago and fell in love with life in the snow country. They set themselves to one day run their own ski lodge, a dream that came …
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PAP 114: Transforming Health Holistically with Jodi Duval: Insights and Free Wellness Tips
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37:46**Show Notes for Primal Alternative Podcast Episode 114 with Jodi Duval** Have you ever wondered how a holistic approach to health can transform your well-being? In this episode, Helen Marshall sits down with Jodi Duval, the Head Naturopath and owner of Revital Health in Perth, Western Australia. With over a decade of experience, Jodi has transform…
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Kamikochi: A Snow Country Stories Japan Travel Guide
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41:00Send us a text Episode of 33 of the podcast takes us into Japan’s highest mountain range and into the beautiful alpine valley of Kamikochi. Part of the wider Chubu Sangaku National Park, Kamikochi is a 16 kilometre / 10 mile valley which follows the beautiful Azusa River and bookended by two famous mountains – Mount Hotaka and Yakedake. With an ave…
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Namahage: They're Coming for the Children, with Dr Michael Dylan Foster / University of California Davis
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49:12Send us a text Episode 32 of the podcast takes us to the north of Japan, into the snow country of Akita Prefecture and onto Oga Peninsula. Jutting out from the Japanese main island and into the Sea of Japan, Oga Peninsula is wild and beautiful, a place of rustic villages and lurking wonders; and it is here, in Oga that we encounter the fearsome ‘Na…
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The Artist is in Residence: Design, Gastronomy & New Tradition of an Artisanal Ski Chalet with Liam Mugavin / A.I.R. Myoko
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45:44Send us a text In Episode 31 of the podcast we head to Akakura Onsen in Myoko Kogen to speak with design maker Liam Mugavin. Originally for Australia, Liam is the cofounder of A.I.R. Myoko – a ski in, ski out chalet which combines design, gastronomy and other artisanal influences to offer a different type of experience when it comes to ski accommod…
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PAP 113: Understanding Blue Light with Daniel Ebbett
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50:02Join Helen as she sits down with Daniel Ebbett, the forward-thinking founder and CEO of BlockBlueLight, a global leader in blue and artificial light-blocking products. Discover Daniel’s personal journey from battling health issues caused by excessive screen time to pioneering solutions that address the modern challenges of blue light exposure. Epis…
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Oze National Park with Outdoor Guide Iida Taka / Nozawa Onsen Tours
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40:45Send us a text In Episode 30 of the podcast I speak with outdoor guide Iida Taka about Oze National Park. Straddling four prefectures of the snow country – Gunma, Niigata, Fukushima and Tochigi – Oze National Park is relatively small at 373 squared kilometres however its smaller size is in fact one of its attractions. Known for its lakes, wetlands,…
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