Dr. Bill Schindler is one of the most grounded and visionary voices when it comes to food—not just what we’re eating, but how disconnected we’ve become from the process. This is Part 2 of our conversation, so if you haven’t yet listened to Part 1, I highly recommend you scroll down and check that out first—the link’s below.
In this episode, we go even deeper. We talk about how convenience foods have stripped us of both power and participation, and why fermentation isn’t just some niche foodie trend—it’s a transformative ancestral technology. Bill brings decades of experience reviving traditional food practices, and what I love is how actionable and real his approach is. This isn’t about idealizing the past—it’s about reclaiming skills, intuition, and the kind of connection we’ve lost in our modern food system.
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed trying to eat “healthy” or frustrated by the chaos of modern food marketing, this episode will feel like a breath of fresh air. It’s about more than just what’s on your plate—it’s about getting back to what it means to truly nourish yourself and your family.
Key Takeaways
The Role of “How” We Eat – Shifting focus from what we eat to how it’s prepared and processed empowers us to reclaim nutrient-dense ancestral eating in a modern food landscape.
The Whole Animal Approach – Eating nose-to-tail offers ethical, economical, and deeply nourishing benefits that support fertility, longevity, and sustainable family health.
The Cost of Convenience – Industrial food systems are designed to disempower us by prioritizing profit over health, leading to chronic illness, confusion, and dependence.
True Nourishment is Multi-Dimensional – Real nourishment requires honoring emotional, cultural, and social needs alongside nutrition, helping us feel grounded and whole.
Reclaiming Food Sovereignty – Making staple foods like sourdough, butter, and cheese from scratch builds confidence, reduces overwhelm, and reconnects us with our food source.
The Danger of Nutritional Dogma – Strict diets miss the mark when they ignore the complexity of being human—flexibility and intuition are key to sustainable ancestral living.
Where to Find Our Guest
Dr. Bill Schindler’s Website: https://www.drbillschindler.com
Dr. Bill Schindler on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbillschindler/
Links & Resources
Get 20% off Pluck Superfood Seasonings using code EA20 at http://www.eatpluck.com
Listen to Part 1 on
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/55iUtz4X61nRndiXjXsOPZ?si=b5cd7d841ef14a8c
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