The Primal Shift

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Nutrition #227

Primal Shift is about helping you achieve optimal health by bridging the gap between ancestral living and the demands of modern society. We’ll talk about every aspect of a healthy life, including sleep, nutrition, exercise, stress management, environmental toxins, hormesis, belonging and tribalism, and reconnecting with nature. Get ready to unlock the transformative power of nature as the ultimate biohack, revolutionize your health and reconnect you with your primal self. Each episode is short and concise, providing you with actionable tips and tricks you can use to start living a more primal lifestyle today.

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Recent Reviews
  • nachbier
    Great Content
    Michael always provides well researched and thoughtful content. Looking forward to the next episode!
  • PedsBR
    Incredible—everyone needs to listen
    Tune in and listen to this content. Some of the most important things us humans need to listen to and implement. Thank you Michael Kummer for all that you do! I also love the MK supplements. My wife and I take them every day.
  • 158Lion
    Good Info…
    Good information but little to no back up in terms of studies or professional opinions. So this is a Dude giving his opinion from what seems like other podcasts he has listened to. Not sure I will continue to listen.
  • CarnivoreOG
    Looking forward to more
    Top tier podcast
  • Pancho Villa 2017
    Thank you
    knowledge is power , thank you for what you do
  • Bradkearns
    Extremely valuable content from an expert host
    Michael Kummer has some of the most valuable and easy to implement practical healthy lifestyle tips of anyone in the world. I appreciate his completely objective and detailed evaluation about what works and what doesn’t in the biohacking scene. It’s also really inspiring how he shares the journey he is on with his family to live in a sustainable manner and get back to the roots of what makes humans healthy and happy. The show format is great because you can obtain a lot of actionable information in a short time. This is a five-star show all the way and off to a fantastic start. I look forward to listening for years to come.
  • RKH2300
    Very informative
    This is great information bring health back to the basics. Thank you Michael for sharing your knowledge!
  • MOAUSA
    Amazing
    Been watching these YouTube videos and taking MK supplements for over six months now
  • kevstar29
    Honest and insightful
    Michael will always tell you what he believes open and honestly. If he recommends something then he’s using it as well.
  • Guy man dude bro sir
    Nutrition
    Nutrition is key
  • Jessica Willoughby
    Great Content
    Michael does an excellent job of synthesizing lots of information in a way that feels approachable.
  • WildflowerSoul
    Love the MK supps!
    I’m so excited to learn more from listening to this podcast! The supplements have been a game changer in my life!
  • JessJen3
    Stoked to learn more from this team!
    These folks have incredible wisdom they share through their email newsletters. I cannot wait to listen to each episode of Primal Shift as they are released!!
  • BayHart
    Incredible Company
    I’ve been ordering supplements from MK for a few months now. When I first ordered I used their website to find information about my health. I realized how vital minerals and vitamins are for our health. REAL vitamins and minerals from REAL sources. I’ve been so educated from the website thus far and am really looking forward to learning more through this podcast. Wether it’s about ancestral practices or nutritional information I’m eager to learn more!
  • Cal lecrae 34567
    Healthier Living
    I listened to the introduction and I can’t wait for this podcast! I switched to your organ supplements recently and they are helping me out in so many different ways. Can’t wait to learn and educate myself more!
  • Etlewisg
    Wealth of knowledge
    Michael provides a ton of insight into ways to become healthier and how to break away from the conflicting “health” trends that are pushed now a days. Highly recommend
  • Fredjet4
    Holistic advice to build the best You
    Michael is an expert in the fields of natural, holistic supplementation and bio-hacking, and he also has a firm grasp on numerous products on the market that You can use to help become your Optimal self. It’s obvious he loves sharing his passions because he desires that You also experience the joys and benefits of living a healthy life!!
  • Matt Cable
    Our society needs this!
    Everything Michael is about is what our society needs. Very knowledgeable so if you’d like to learn a few things Primal, this is the podcast for you.
  • Natnof
    Life
    Excited to learn about how to become more like our ancestors to live a happy and healthy life!
  • Nessmessa
    Excited to learn
    I cannot wait to learn more about this lifestyle. Michael’s story is very interesting and makes me excited to learn and obtain optimal health.
  • Ajeanmackay234
    Interesting and educational
    Love the information given and how it’s presented! Working toward a more primal lifestyle! Use this as your guide!
  • danny ruesch
    Highly Recommended!
    This podcast is fantastic - I love how I’ve felt after listening to it!
  • Trev_Talk
    Highly Recommended
    Seriously love this podcast - I’ve recommended to all my friends.
  • JayMoon44
    Great Subject!
    I’m very interested in learning more about adding meat-based supplementation in my diet. Too help with sleep, anxiety, etc. Thank you. The information will be helpful.
  • ElChapo.Army
    The cutting edge
    I appreciated the blend of emerging view of health with wisdom from the past. Great insights!
  • PNW Hiker Fanatic
    Michael is the best!
    Can’t wait for this podcast. Michael is such a wealth of accessible knowledge about how to treat our bodies right. He deep dives into the best tech for our health and is my go to guy for bio hacking! If you haven’t checked out his blog or insta yet, go find him there too!
  • N8review
    A good listen
    I enjoy listening and I learn a lot.
  • Insanefreakboy
    For older the better
    As i get older i learn to listen to my body more and what’s important. michael helps me with dealing stress on a daily while giving myself me time to take care of what my body needs.
  • Dfwaero
    Practical Ways to Improve
    Michael does a great job of taking complex health and fitness topics and providing simple steps to incorporating those ideas into your daily life. With a big family like ours I’m always looking for ways to improve the wellbeing for our team while balancing our busy schedule, so I appreciate the practical advice. Keep up the great work - it’s very impactful!
  • Greg Dawson
    Worth Every Minute!
    As a husband and father of three amazing kiddos, I’m working towards a healthy / primal way of living for all of us. I’ve already seen massive positive change in all of us and I’m looking forward to getting as many tips from you as possible!
  • KetoDoc
    So informative
    For those interested and health optimization, Michael Kummer is a great model in education.
  • Ruffdog113
    Super excited for this one!!
    Can’t wait to see what Michael does with this!! he’s such a good guy, I was fortunate enough to host him on my podcast, Boundless Body Radio, and I’ve even gotten to meet him in person. His other content is fantastic, and already from the trailer, I know there will be lots of great episodes to come!
  • Vic riff
    Excited for what is to come.
    Knowing Michael and how much great info he puts into his blogs/videos I can’t wait to hear what he has to say in this podcast. So glad I came across this today!
  • Pocdast
    Very excited for this one!
    I’ve been following Michael for a while and love his content. I can’t wait to listen to this podcast!
  • ChelsMo7
    What I’ve been waiting for!
    Can’t wait to learn from Michael and not have to listen to all the fluff like other podcasts!
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