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What if a single label could erase your right to hold pesticide giants accountable? In this punch‑packed episode, Dr. Sina McCullough and farmer Joel Salatin peel back the fine print on glyphosate—the planet’s most sprayed, most litigated herbicide—and the Congressional “immunity shield” poised to lock its risks behind an EPA‑approved sticker. Tune in to hear how glyphosate rocketed from humble pi...

In this fast-moving, good-natured sparring match, Polyface Farm’s Joel Salatin trades jabs with Vermont attorney-turned-regenerative-farmer John Klar. From $500-million-a-year lobbying blitzes to whether a backyard grower should accept government cash for a high tunnel, the duo tackles thorny questions you won’t hear on cable news: Does the Constitution even allow D.C. to pay farmers? Could “trans...

Thanks again for joining us! Our next LIVE Community Hour will be Wednesday, August 20th at 4PM EST (Be on the lookout via email for more links and reminders) Join the Discord Community Follow on X Follow on Instagram Find Joel Here: www.polyfacefarms.com Find Sina Here: www.drsinamccullough.com If you have a question you want answered or an idea for the show, we’d love to hear from you!  Please e...

In this lively listener Q&A episode, Farmer Joel and Dr. Sina tackle real-world questions from around the globe—covering everything from raw milk regulations and restoring polluted ponds to the future of food without subsidies. They weigh in on: Whether ending farm subsidies would price meat out of reach—and what Joel would do if grain costs soared What to do when farm ponds are contaminated T...

What if the land everyone calls “unfarmable” could feed your entire family—and your animals, too?  Meet Shawn and Beth Dougherty, authors of The Independent Farmstead and masterminds of the One Cow Revolution. For three decades they’ve coaxed 27 rocky Ohio acres—officially labeled “unfit for agriculture”—into a thriving, nearly self-sufficient oasis. Pre Order Their New Book HERE: https://www.chel...

Is today’s mental-health system healing us—or quietly selling sickness?  In this eye-opening conversation with clinical psychologist Dr. Roger McFillin, we trace the money trail from Big Pharma to university labs, unpack how diagnostic labels morphed from rough drafts to life sentences, and reveal the hidden cost of medicating discomfort—especially for teenagers.  Dr. McFillin redefines depression...

Can a chicken coop double as a classroom? Joel Salatin says yes—and the report card is glowing. In this episode of Beyond Labels, Joel regales us with true tales from farm- and forest-based schools, where math is measured in fence posts, biology smells faintly of manure, and students emerge more curious, confident, and connected to the real world. Then we open the barn doors to your questions: Par...

Your doctor may want to prescribe you meat, butter, or broccoli instead of meds—but federal dietary rules can make that illegal, muzzling practitioners who stray outside the carb-heavy playbook. In MAHA Mania — Part 2 we expose how those same rules now drive a crusade against “ultraprocessed foods,” rallying researchers, MDs, and even a former FDA chief to demand a second food-guide pyramid. We al...

Thanks again for joining us! Our next LIVE Community Hour will be July 17th at NOON EST (Be on the lookout via email for more links and reminders) Join the Discord Community Follow on X Follow on Instagram Find Joel Here: www.polyfacefarms.com Find Sina Here: www.drsinamccullough.com If you have a question you want answered or an idea for the show, we’d love to hear from you!  Please email your qu...

Joel Salatin and Dr. Sina McCullough slice into RFK Jr.'s newly published MAHA Commission report, weighing its bold promises against hard farm realities and cutting-edge science.  Joel breaks down the good, bad, and ugly for growers nationwide, while Sina reveals new studies on ultra-processed “chemical cocktails” that don’t fit MAHA’s tidy narrative—and could spark a policy misfire akin to A...

What happens when your first experience with dairy goats goes horribly wrong? If you’re Morgan Michaluk, you turn it into a mission. In this delightful episode, we chat with the founder of The Chatty Goat and author of Homesteading with Dairy Goats: From Birth to Butcher about how she went from goat chaos to goat confidence—and how she’s helping others do the same. Morgan shares what she’s learned...

What if you could see the nutrient density of your food—right there in the grocery store—before you even put it in your cart? No more guessing. No more marketing gimmicks. No more misleading labels. In this groundbreaking episode, we sit down with regenerative farmer and founder of the Bionutrient Food Association, Dan Kittredge, to explore how technology, ancient wisdom, and soil science are conv...

Welcome back to our mind-bending exploration of biophotons—the tiny bursts of light dancing inside every living thing!  In this second installment, we take a closer look at how measuring a food’s light emission can reveal its nutrient status, freshness, and even whether it’s been tainted with pesticides or other additives. But that’s not all—research also shows we can predict a seed’s viability ba...

In this eye-opening episode, Joel Salatin shares how farm subsidies affect your grocery bill and your health.  Joel unpacks the hidden costs of subsidized monoculture, including its impact on pork and poultry prices, beef's unfair disadvantage in the marketplace, and what grocery store receipts really reflect. This is not just a farming issue—it needs to be a national conversation about food,...

Thanks for joining us! Discord Discussion Follow on X Follow on Instagram Find Joel Here: www.polyfacefarms.com Find Sina Here: www.drsinamccullough.com If you have a question you want answered or an idea for the show, we’d love to hear from you!  Please email your questions and/or ideas to: contactbeyondlabels@gmail.com If you have billing, subscription, or technical issues please contact help@su...

Join us for a mind-expanding conversation with Dr. Peter Osborne—best-selling author of No Grain, No Pain and renowned expert on gluten, mold, and autoimmune disease.  In this jam-packed episode, we dig into the surprising ways modern grains, glyphosate, and even mold could be wrecking your gut health. We also get a sneak peek at Dr. Osborne’s upcoming documentary, Mold Jacked, which exposes how h...

Welcome to a rollicking new episode where Joel takes you on a wild tour through the ins and outs of raising goats, sheep, cows, pigs, and chickens on your homestead. In this no-holds-barred guide to farm life, you'll learn the daily care routines and unexpected quirks of each animal. Get ready to hear how pigs will eat you and chickens will "peck your eyes out," as Joel spills the b...

Joel exposes the dark underbelly of the medical industry, revealing how doctors and hospitals are incentivized to prioritize profits over your health. We unpack the little-known RAFS system and how it influences your medical costs, plus discuss shocking predictions about health insurance companies possibly capping services by 2030.  On a brighter note, we dive into the intriguing characteristics o...

Thanks for joining us! Discord Discussion Follow on X Follow on Instagram Find Joel Here: www.polyfacefarms.com Find Sina Here: www.drsinamccullough.com If you have a question you want answered or an idea for the show, we’d love to hear from you!  Please email your questions and/or ideas to: contactbeyondlabels@gmail.com If you have billing, subscription, or technical issues please contact help@su...

What if healing isn’t just about food or supplements—but the light inside you? Science confirms our bodies emit light, influencing gut health, hormone production, and every function of your body–including healing. Yet, stress and trauma can dim this glow, disrupting your body’s balance. In this episode, we uncover the link between biophotons and health as well as dis-ease.  Tune in for science, st...

Joel and Sina sit down with Nina Teicholz—an investigative science journalist and bestselling author known for shaking up everything we thought we knew about dietary fat. In this riveting conversation, we dive headfirst into the newly proposed food pyramid for those with metabolic disease, take on stubborn myths about the low-carb lifestyle, and get a behind-the-scenes look at how some of our most...

Want to grow healthy, thriving fruit trees and bushes? The secret starts long before you plant.  In this episode, legendary farmer Joel Salatin walks us through how to plant fruit trees and bushes from start to finish—and why preparing the soil six months in advance sets you up for success. From choosing the right spot to building the perfect soil environment, Joel shares time-tested wisdom and pr...

How much do we really know about the medication being prescribed today? In this eye-opening episode, we sit down with health journalist and registered nurse Sheramy Tsai to explore the hidden side of pharmaceuticals. From black box warnings to the unexpected side effects of commonly prescribed drugs, we uncover the risks that often go unmentioned. We also investigate the financial ties between doc...

Due to some technical issues, we could not salvage the first question from our Community Hour and there is some distortion throughout so some of the dialogue is clipped. We will fix the issue on the next go-around, but for now we hope you enjoy this Month's community hour! Follow on X Follow on Instagram Find Joel Here: www.polyfacefarms.com Find Sina Here: www.drsinamccullough.com If you hav...

The U.S. cattle herd has shrunk to its lowest level since 1951 and beef prices are climbing–with no end in sight.  But what’s behind this decline? And what can be done about it? Enter Joel Salatin, the legendary farmer and regenerative agriculture expert.  In this episode, Joel breaks down what’s happening in the beef industry and why proper livestock movement—whether it’s cows, chickens, goats, o...