In this solo‑recorded episode, I walk listeners through the full set of questions I fielded on a recent discussion panel at the Nourish to Flourish Conference. Using the Weston A. Price Foundation (WAPF) principles as a backbone, I share how those ideas reshaped my own health, my family’s daily habits, and the way I work with clients.

1. Why I First Turned to Weston A. Price
   The “aha” moment – personal health clues, professional curiosity, and the first traditional food that sparked change (yes, liver and bone broth!).

2. How the Principles Shifted My View of Health
   Beyond the clinic – changes in shopping, cooking, family meals, and daily rituals that now feel non‑negotiable.

3. Nutrient‑Dense Foods in My Kitchen
   Non‑negotiables: raw dairy, organ meats, fermented condiments, unrefined salt, and gelatinous bone broth. A quick tour of my fridge/pantry for listeners who imagine peeking inside.

4. The Single WAPF Principle That Transforms Clients
   Why it matters: Emphasizing nutrient‑dense whole foods (organ meats, eggs, raw dairy, shellfish) consistently produces the biggest clinical improvements.

5. Connecting Nourishment to My Discipline
   Gut, oral, and mental health: Early signals I spot (teeth alignment, digestion patterns, mood stability) that reveal a shift toward true nourishment before symptoms appear.

6. Visible Signs of a Nourished Body
   What surprises people: stronger teeth, wider dental arches, steadier mood, better digestion—often within weeks.

7. Mindset, Stress & Emotional Nutrition
   How stress blocks intake and why slowing down, mindful eating, and community support are essential for the body to receive nutrients.

8. Modern Challenges for Families
   Convenience vs. tradition: The biggest hurdles (time pressure, fear of “going extreme,” perfectionism) and the mental baggage families carry.

9. Why Community & Local Chapters Matter
   Grassroots power: How local WAPF chapters turn theory into lived experience, create sustainable food networks, and give families a sense of belonging.

10. Transformations Seen When Families Join a Chapter
    Real‑world outcomes: Stories of families who moved from fragmented meals to cohesive, nutrient‑rich plates and reported increased vitality and cohesion.

11. One Simple First Step for Listeners
    Start small: Add a daily serving of a traditional, nutrient‑dense food (e.g., a spoonful of raw butter, a cup of bone broth, or a handful of fermented veggies).

12. Getting Involved Locally
    How to act: Find a nearby WAPF chapter, attend a workshop, volunteer at a community farm, or simply start a “traditional food night” with friends.

PLEASE NOTE: This episode was updated to include more content at the end on the afternoon of January 8th! Content includes Cody's thoughts on responses from MD's and Dietitians in the media.

Some of the backlash is that the new guideline document is only 10 pages, whereas previous versions were over 100 pages. But be aware that they are merely trying to make this an easier read for the layperson, which they should. It's not lacking in science. They provide scientific references here and here.

This is a solo recording where Cody discusses the new principles taught in the US Dietary Guidelines and his opinions on them. He doesn't agree with it all!

Key points:

Recommendation on saturated fat remains at 10% of daily calories

Emphasis on real food. That means food that comes from a farm, not a factory.

Eat protein, even red meat.

Eat fat, even tallow and butter.

LIMIT carbohydrates, especially grains and sugars.

For more information, see realfood.gov.

Want a jumpstart on eating real, whole foods? Check out the RESTART program, starting January 12th at 10:00 AM MST!

See beavercreekwellness.com/restart for more details.

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Today's episode is with Gabe Dough, an entrepreneur with personal experience healing his own gut and associated health problems. You'll hear a bit about his story and we'll also dive into the science of dysbiosis and how to correct it using real food and lifestyle changes.

Find Gabe's product at goodbru.com.

Subscribe and review and check back for more soon.

• To support Cody and the production of this podcast, go to ⁠ko-fi.com/codycox ⁠
• To access clinical-grade (the highest quality) supplements and other health products, ⁠visit the dispensary⁠.
• Visit Cody’s website at ⁠beavercreekwellness.com⁠ where you can read more about him and schedule sessions.