Culture Apothecary with Alex Clark

Struggling to lose weight? It’s not a willpower problem—it’s a biology problem… and yes, it might start with butter in your coffee. Dave Asprey—the godfather of biohacking—joins me for one of the most unfiltered conversations we’ve had on the show. We get into his 100+ pound weight loss, why most “health” advice is actually keeping you stuck, and the truth about nicotine, peptides, fasting, and th...

You’re eating clean, trying to fast, doing all the “right” things—and somehow you feel more exhausted, inflamed, and stuck than ever. Dr. Daniel Pompa breaks down why so many people are missing the real root issue, how fasting can seriously backfire, and what it actually takes to heal your body at the cellular level. We’re getting into Ozempic, detoxing, and the hidden toxins in your everyday rout...

Your 7-year-old is melting down, your teen won’t drive, and your 20-year-old won’t leave the house… what is going on? I’m joined by Sissy Goff and David Thomas—child counselors with 30+ years of experience—to break down what’s really happening with kids today. Anxiety is up, independence is down, and even with more support than ever, kids are feeling less capable. We dig into the uncomfortable tru...

Have you listened to the chart topping podcast The Telepathy Tapes? A Johns Hopkins–trained neuropsychiatrist believes some nonverbal autistic children may be responding to thoughts, not spoken words. Dr. Diane Hennacy has spent decades in the top of her field working in autism research, and she believes she has uncovered something truly groundbreaking. Could some nonverbal kids actually be readin...

We check our food labels. We filter our water. We obsess over skincare ingredients… but what about the clothes we wear every single day? In this episode—one of my all-time favorite conversations I’ve ever recorded and one that truly blew my mind—I sit down with Hannah Dunning (aka The Clean Clothing Chick), who’s been deep in the research uncovering what’s actually in our clothing. We’re talking s...

Why are we still slathering our kids with synthetic antibiotic ointment that barely helps their skin? After 20+ years in hospitals and med labs, Justin Gardner stumbled on hypochlorous acid—a molecule your body literally makes to fight infection and heal skin. He saw it could ditch the harsh, old-school creams we’ve been slathering on cuts, scrapes, eczema, and diaper rash forever. So he went all...

You know how most things your conventional doctor tells you are wrong? Well, the same applies to your vet! 🐾 Just like people food, the conventional vet food industry is a mess. Corporations profiting off your dog’s health. Learn why a lot of the advice you’re given about pet vaccines, food, even heartworm, flea and tick meds may not be the full story. You can extend your pets life by a long shot...

Half of American moms get Pitocin in labor — but many are never told the real risks ⚠️ In this episode, we share Katie Spinks’ story and the conversation many women say they wish they had before being induced. While Pitocin can be lifesaving, it can also intensify contractions, reduce oxygen to a baby, and in rare cases lead to devastating outcomes. We’re unpacking what happens when an “elective i...

Most people think cavities, bleeding gums, bad breath—even fertility issues—start everywhere except the mouth. But what if we’ve had it completely backwards? Today I’m joined by Dr. Staci Whitman, board-certified pediatric dentist, functional medicine practitioner, and co-founder of the Institute for Functional Dentistry, to talk about how your oral microbiome affects your entire body. We go into...

Your fave is back for round two! Dr. Charlie Fagenholz is back to break down why so many people are told they’re “fine” when they feel anything but. We dive into POTS, autoimmune disease, PANDAS, MCAS, histamine intolerance, anxiety, UTIs, and what glyphosate may be stripping from the body. We also get into frequency medicine—and why thousands of people are on a waitlist to see him. Thank you to o...

THE LEGEND IN NATURAL HEALING IS HERE! Herbalist Barbara O'Neill talks about the ear infection that changed her life, her Christian testimony, and why she believes food, herbs, lifestyle, and faith are all part of God’s blueprint for health. We also dive into cancer, pap smears, colonoscopies, pregnancy ultrasounds, modern bread, essential oils, and why getting only six hours of sleep is dange...

More young people are opting out of marriage — and even sex — than any generation before them. Dr. Debra Soh, neuroscientist and author of Sextinction, joins me to talk about the quiet collapse no one wants to admit is happening. The women who are having sex say roughness and blurred lines between consent and coercion have become “normal,” while Gen Z calls it empowerment after growing up on porno...

Why don’t children love to learn anymore? Is it because of the subject matter or the WAY we are teaching? 🌿📗 Amy Snell and Celeste Cruz of the Charlotte Mason Educational Center join Alex to talk about what education was actually meant to be. They unpack why less school often leads to better outcomes, how habits shape character more than behavior charts ever could, and how “living books,” nature...

Eczema isn’t a skin problem — it’s a warning sign. Holistic pediatrician Dr. Ana-Maria Temple joins the show to break down why eczema isn’t a skin issue — and why slapping steroid creams on kids often makes things worse long-term. We get into how baby wipes and “everyday” products quietly increase toxic load, the rise of peptides for kids, the biggest diaper-rash mistakes parents make, and the bes...

Every 49 seconds in America, an abortion happens — not in a clinic, not under medical supervision, but quietly through the mail. In this episode of Culture Apothecary, I’m joined by Dr. Christina Francis, board-certified OB/GYN and CEO of the American Association of Pro-Life Obstetricians and Gynecologists, to expose what almost no health and wellness podcast will touch. We tackle the real physica...

They told us glyphosate was safe. It wasn’t. And the people who proved it paid the price ⚠️ In this episode I’m sitting down with R. Brent Wisner — the attorney who took on Monsanto and won a historic $2 billion verdict, exposing internal documents the public was never supposed to see. We unpack how science was manipulated, how dissenting voices were tracked and silenced, what the world wasn’t tol...

WAIT—cholesterol is GOOD for you?! Join me and Dr. Jack Wolfson, a board-certified cardiologist who ditched conventional medicine, as debunk everything about heart disease. From butter vs. statins to the shocking lies behind “heart-healthy” labels, seed oils, and energy drinks—this is the real science they don’t want you to know. Your heart isn’t broken—it’s been misled. 💔 Thank you to our sponso...

DO NOT skip this episode because you think you’re “too young” to worry about dementia ⚠️ Max Lugavere, New York Times bestselling author and host of The Genius Life podcast, blows up everything we’ve been told about brain health. After watching his mother battle dementia, Max went deep into the research and found something shocking: Alzheimer’s may be largely preventable. In this episode learn exa...

This Scottsdale coffee shop nearly got shut down for serving raw milk lattes — and Big Food is losing it over this story. ☕ I sit down with Patrick and Ashley Sullivan of Firefly Organic Coffee Shop & Market (exec producers of Breaking Big Food, streaming now on Apple TV & Amazon Prime) to spill the truth about the American food system, the fight for clean food, and our absolute must-hit...

Is co-sleeping really anti-Biblical? And is half the internet totally wrong about sleep training? 😳 Today’s guest, Jessie Martin, a Christian mom of 4, BSN nurse, and double-certified pediatric sleep consultant, shares her take. With experience in neonatal and pediatric critical care, she’s here to help families get the best sleep possible. Thank you to our sponsors! ZEBRA : Use code  ALEX  for 1...

Everything you need to know when shopping for honey and medicine! 🐝 Carly, the founder of Beekeeper’s Naturals, dives into how bees impact our food, how pesticides affect our health, and why this conversation might completely change how you view “natural” remedies. 🐝🍯 BEEKEEPER'S NATURALS: Use code 'ALEXCLARK' for 20% off sitewide! Thank you to our sponsors! GEVITI : Use code "...

Chiropractic isn’t just cracking backs, it’s rewiring your nervous system and reversing chronic illness! 🌿 Introducing MY chiropractor-Dr. Mike Pierce of Empower Family Chiropractic in Chandler, Arizona. He takes patients grocery shopping, helps them detox their homes, and walks families out of chronic pain and disease, step by step. We break down where beginners should actually start, what works...

Does “belief alone” actually save — or has modern Christianity watered down the gospel? In this episode, I’m joined by legendary evangelist Ray Comfort to tackle repentance, false conversions, the sinner’s prayer, and eternal judgment. We unpack where modern evangelism goes wrong, why skipping sin and God’s holiness weakens the message, and how everyday Christians — including busy moms — can confi...

Your Kids Are Watching Porn. Your Spouse Might Be Too. What Now? Tonight on Culture Apothecary, I talk with Emeal “E.Z.” Zwayne — pastor, speaker, and cultural commentator — about how porn is rewiring kids’ brains before middle school and destroying intimacy in marriages. We break down why the industry is bigger than Netflix, Disney, and the NFL combined, how it targets children and married men, a...

Why are so many parents refusing to register birth certificates for their kids? The answer might shock you. 😳 Lindsey Meehleis, one of OC’s top midwives with 22+ years of hands-on experience, spills the truth on why some parents are skipping birth certificates—and what could go wrong. We’re also diving into the shocking reality of “emergency C-sections” and the real risks of inductions. If you’re...