145: Eat Like a Human: Ancient Secrets of Real Nutrition ft. Dr. Bill Schindler

This week, Ste sits down with Dr. Bill Schindler, archaeologist and founder of the Modern Stone Age Kitchen. They uncover how millions of years of food technology shaped our evolution, why modern diets are breaking us down, and how reconnecting with ancestral wisdom can transform your health. Discover: How ancient food processing made humans thrive The truth about fermented dairy, fruit, and organ meats Lessons from the world’s true Blue Zones Why eating animals, not just meat, matters If you’ve ever wondered what humans are really designed to eat, this episode will change how you see food. Chapters 00:00 - Intro 01:00 - What It Means to “Eat Like a Human” 04:00 - Ancient Food Technology & Human Evolution 11:00 - How Nutrition Shaped Our Brain Size 19:30 - The Modern Evolutionary Mismatch 24:50 - Balance Over Perfection in Health 32:20 - What the Optimal Human Diet Looks Like 37:20 - Fruit, Fermentation, Alcohol, and Eating Bugs 43:10 - Inside the Real Blue Zones (and What We’ve Got Wrong) 50:10 - Reconnecting to Our Food 57:35 - Is Fiber Overrated? 58:30 - Raw vs. Fermented Dairy 1:03:50 - Staying Strong & Fit 1:04:30 - Modern Stone Age Kitchen & Food Lab 1:08:10 - Closing Thoughts Radical Health Radio is produced by Heart & Soil, founded by Dr. Paul Saladino, MD. Our mission is to help you reclaim your birthright to radical health through the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet.