About this episode
Did you know that even organic meat can contain hidden toxins like heavy metals and hormone-disrupting residues? In this episode of The Well Drop, I sit down with Chad Wall, fifth generation regenerative farmer and founder of Proven Proteins, to reveal what most people don’t know about their protein and why clean eating starts with clean soil. We explore how conventional agriculture strips our food of nutrients, how misleading labels like “organic” and “grass-fed” often hide inflammatory ingredients, and what it really takes to raise protein that supports your hormones, energy, and longevity. Chad shares why his fermented beef sticks serve as a gut-friendly, kid-approved alternative to typical snacks, and how anyone, yes, even on a budget, sources better meat that truly nourishes. Chad Wall is the founder of Ripley Cove Farms and Proven Proteins, a regenerative farming operation focused on nutrient-dense meat, soil restoration, and conscious food systems. With deep roots in agriculture and a mission to create transparency in the protein space, Chad leads the charge in redefining what clean protein really means, from farm to label to plate. We Also Discuss: (00:00) The Dirty Truth About “Clean” Meat and Why Labels Lie (04:18) How Chemical Farming Took Over, and the Movement Taking It Back (20:19) The Nutrient Gap No One Talks About (And How to Fix It Through Food) (27:11) Can You Really Eat Regeneratively on a Budget? Here’s How (38:06) How to Save Your Health and a Farmer at the Same Time Thank You to Our Sponsor: Sign up for The Well Drop Newsletter Proven Proteins: Shop at this LINK Find out more about Amber Berger: Website: www.thewelldrop.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/thewelldrop Find out more about Chad Wall: Website: https://ripleycovefarms.com/ https://provenproteins.com/ Instagram: @ripleycovefarms