Modern Food is Failing Us — Dr. Bill Schindler on Ancestral Eating, Industry Deception, and the Healing Power of Fermentation - Part 1

Dr. Bill Schindler is a food archaeologist, chef, and ancestral nutrition expert who has traveled the world studying how our ancestors truly nourished themselves. In this conversation, we dig into how the modern food industry has stripped our meals of nutrients, flavor, and tradition—and what we can do to fix it. Bill lays it all out—most ‘healthy’ foods aren’t healthy at all, and most sourdough? Fake. He breaks down exactly how ancestral food prep restores gut health and real nourishment.

We also explore how food is deeply tied to relationships, community, and connection—things that are missing in our modern approach to eating. Bill shares his experience running the Modern Stone Age Kitchen, how he and his family have built a life around traditional food preparation, and why whole-animal eating is the key to sustainability and better health. If you’ve ever looked at your plate and thought, ‘This just isn’t right,’ you’re not crazy. This episode will open your eyes to what’s really going on with our food.

Key Takeaways

Why Modern Food is Failing Us – Dr. Schindler explains how industrial food production strips away essential nutrients and how this impacts our health.

The Truth About Sourdough – Most store-bought "sourdough" isn’t real sourdough. Bill breaks down how fermentation makes grains safer and more digestible.

Fermentation is the Missing Link – Traditional cultures ferment everything—dairy, grains, vegetables, even meat—because it enhances nutrition and digestibility.

Whole-Animal Eating is the Answer – Modern meat consumption is wasteful. Eating nose-to-tail is better for our health, the environment, and respects the animal.

Food, Ancestral Lifestyle, and Community are Inseparable – Ancestral cultures see food as more than fuel—it’s about connection, play, and storytelling. We need to reclaim that.

Practical Ancestral Diet Tips: How to Get Started – Simple, practical ways to bring real, nourishing foods back into your life without feeling overwhelmed.

Where to Find Our Guest

Dr. Schindler’s Website: https://eatlikeahuman.com

Dr. Schindler on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbillschindler/

Links & Resources

Modern Stone Age Kitchen: https://modernstoneagekitchen.com

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