Culture Apothecary with Alex Clark

Lyme disease isn't just a tick bite and a couple antibiotics. It can wreck your life—and most people (including your average doc) have no clue how deep it goes 🪲 Today, I’m talking to Dr. Bill Rawls — a doctor who got wrecked by chronic Lyme, ditched the broken system, healed himself with herbs, and now helps others do the same 🌿 We’re getting into what Lyme disease actually does to your body (i...

You’re tired, foggy, anxious, bloated, moody — and everyone says you’re “fine”? 🙄 Yeah…no. In this episode, I’m talking to Dr. Izabella Wentz, aka The Thyroid Pharmacist, about why women are being dismissed, misdiagnosed, and stuck on symptom band-aids instead of actually healing. We’re getting into Hashimoto’s, hormones, chronic fatigue, and what’s REALLY going on with your health — and how to f...

You’ve been told your whole life that you MUST have health insurance. But…what if you can actually get better coverage WITHOUT IT? 😮‍💨 In this episode, I’m talking to Andy Schoonover, founder of CrowdHealth—a Christian company that’s not insurance, but a platform + community that helps you crowdfund your medical costs, ditch the red tape, and actually use your money on things that keep you well—...

What if your home is making you sick—and you don’t even know it? 🧫🏠 Fatigue, brain fog, weird health stuff? It might not be you—it might be your home. 😵‍💫 In this episode, I brought in Ryan Blaser, founder of Test My Home, to scan my one-bedroom apartment for mold, EMFs, dirty air, toxic water—you name it. And yeah… the results were shocking (VLOG COMING SOON)! Ryan’s the go-to expert for Laur...

Is there a dark side to fertility treatments? 😳🧫 Dr. Aaron Kheriaty—psychiatrist, bioethicist, and free speech warrior—joins to discuss. From destroyed embryos to artificial wombs, we’re diving into a future that feels more Black Mirror than baby bliss. 👶⚠️ Dr. Kheriaty makes the case that some reproductive tech comes with serious moral costs—even if the intentions are beautiful. This episode i...

What if the best alternative to Botox has been around since the 1800s? 😳✨ Helen Morrison, CMO of Frownies, is here to spill the secrets behind the natural wrinkle-smoothing patches that celebs, skincare lovers—and even the Kennedys—swear by. No needles. No chemicals. Just results. 👏 If you’re into clean beauty and aging like a goddess, this episode is your new obsession. 💖 Not sponsored—just a...

What if antidepressants aren’t the answer, but the cause of your struggles? 😳💊 Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring, a board-certified psychiatrist, former FDA medical officer, and co-founder of TaperClinic, is here to shatter the myths around psychiatric meds and withdrawal. With years of experience in drug safety and mental health, he’s on a mission to help you safely taper off and take control of your men...

What if pregnancy could feel empowering instead of exhausting? 😮‍💅💅 Alexandra Radway—MIT grad turned fertility fairy godmother—is here to flip everything you think you know about getting baby-ready. She says fertility isn’t broken… we’ve just been prepping for motherhood all wrong. 🙃🍼 With her Baby Ready Body Method, Alexandra is helping ambitious women ditch the burnout, heal their bodies, a...

What if gluten ISN’T the bad guy?! 🤯🍞 Sue Becker—founder of Bread Beckers and highly requested bread queen—is here to drop some TRUTH BOMBS. She says gluten isn’t the problem… it’s what we’ve done to wheat 🌾🚫 The processed bread on store shelves is NOT exactly what nature (aka God) had in mind. Sue’s helped hundreds of thousands fix their health with fresh-milled flour, and today, she’s here t...

What if you could take control of your health—before it’s too late? 🤔💉 Today, I’m chatting with Nate Graville, the founder of Geviti, about how proactive health screening can be a total game-changer—even if you feel perfectly fine. After losing his dad to cancer in 2021, Nate realized the healthcare system is way too reactive—so he built a platform that helps you catch issues early and optimize...

What if you could ditch alcohol and level up your life—without hitting rock bottom first? 🤔🍸 Today, I’m chatting with Amanda Kuda, an alcohol-free lifestyle expert, about how choosing sobriety can be a total game-changer—even if you're not struggling with addiction 🙌✨ Amanda’s here to inspire, not preach, and her new book, Unbottled Potential , is all about unlocking your full potential by bre...

From poking needles to building an acupuncture empire—Crystal Anderson’s story is WILD! Crystal went from helping stroke patients recover to launching California Mobile Acupuncture, bringing holistic healing straight to your doorstep. She’s a mom, a business boss, and a total legend in making wellness actually work for people. Would you let someone poke you for better health? 👀 Thank you to our s...

Today, we’re exposing the SHOCKING truth about pet food, vaccines, and what’s really making your dog sick. 🧐🐾 I’m joined by the incredible Dr. Karen Becker—holistic vet and author of The Forever Dog Life—aka the book that changed EVERYTHING I thought I knew about pet health. We’re talking raw diets, sneaky toxins ☠️, and the secret to helping your pup live longer (spoiler: it’s NOT just luck). I...

More salt during pregnancy?! 🧂 Tattoos linked to heavy metal toxicity?! Dr. Nina-Marie Rueda, a Naturopathic Doctor, is here to bust myths and help families grow—without Big Pharma. From fertility struggles to kids’ health issues like ADHD and eczema, she’s all about real solutions, not symptom band-aids. Listen to find out what your doctor might not be telling you... 👀 Thank you to our sponsors...

Is the seafood you’re eating a SCAM? Are Michelin stars just fancy nonsense? And WHY is tipping getting so out of control?! We’re diving deep with Chef Andrew Gruel—Food Network star, founder of Slapfish, and CEO of American Gravy Restaurant Group. From judging on Chopped Junior to launching a new family-friendly cookbook with BRAVE Books, Chef Gruel brings the heat with insider stories on food, f...

Struggling with hormonal issues like PCOS, endometriosis, or fertility challenges? Curious about how hormonal birth control really affects your body? You won’t want to miss this episode with Dr. Jolene Brighten, a leading expert in women’s health and hormones! As a certified menopause specialist and naturopathic endocrinologist, Dr. Brighten has helped thousands of women regain control of their he...

What if your clothes are just as toxic as your food? 🤯 Steven and Mia, the founders of MASA Chips, spill the tea on everything from the sketchy chemicals hiding in your wardrobe to the the avocado oil SCANDAL no one’s talking about. Oh, and epidurals? Yeah… we’re going there. Buckle up—it’s about to get real! Thank you to our sponsors! 😊 Zebra ⁠ | Use code "ALEX for 10% OFF Joovv | Get an exclus...

Is prioritizing health and wellness biblical? Matthew Gay is a Christian health and fitness coach who believes churches are contributing to the chronic disease epidemic in America. We discuss what God says about your health habits, how to edify the body of Christ when it comes to health and fitness, how to get motivated if you struggle to start, why every church needs a fitness ministry, and why C...

Farmer Paul—Marine vet, Christian, and dad of four— went from battling joint pain to accidentally starting Pasturebird, now one of the biggest pastured poultry farms in the U.S.! 🐓 He’s exposing factory farming, fighting for clean food, and changing ag for good. If you care about what’s really on your plate, don’t miss this! Thank you to our sponsors! 😊 Cowboy Colostrum | Use code “ALEX” for 15%...

We talk about Big Food and Big Pharma…now it’s time for Big Insurance. Two time Joe Rogan guest Brigham Buhler is here to blow the lid off America’s broken healthcare system. He’s on a mission to dismantle the insurance Ponzi scheme and deliver bold solutions for health, longevity, and patient empowerment. Get ready for an eye-opening, red pill kind of conversation. Thank you to our sponsors! 😊 T...

The collagen powder at the supermarket? Total garbage. But Jena Covello’s? ELITE. Jena is the mastermind behind Agent Nateur—the luxury skincare brand taking over Hollywood, featured in Vogue, Erewhon, and Net-a-Porter. Diagnosed with endometriosis at 23, she ditched traditional medicine for alternative healing and built one of the most sought-after skincare lines EVER. In this episode, Jena spill...

Imagine being a lawyer for BIG chemical companies… and then finding out they’ve been knowingly poisoning people for DECADES. That’s exactly what happened to Environmental Attorney Robert Bilott when a desperate farmer walked into his office with proof that something evil was happening. What started as one case turned into a MASSIVE legal battle exposing the truth about Forever Chemicals—toxic subs...

It’s Valentine’s Day, so let’s talk about matters of the heart—literally. Dr. Stephen Hussey, a chiropractor and functional medicine practitioner, suffered a heart attack despite living a seemingly healthy lifestyle. Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes as a child, he found himself failed by the traditional medical system in his highest-stakes moment. But instead of accepting his fate, he completely rev...

Your kids know the Bible, but what happens when they start hearing claims that Jesus never existed or that the resurrection is just a myth? Even middle schoolers are facing these challenges—so how do we equip them with real answers instead of just saying, “Because I believe”? Today, I’m sitting down with Hillary Ferrer, author of Mama Bear Apologetics, to talk about how to raise kids who think cri...

Dr. Charlie Fagenholz, DC, co-host of Red Pill Your Healthcast , is a holistic physician specializing in chiropractic, frequency, and functional medicine. In this episode, we explore a range of topics, from the link between vaping and rising colon cancer rates in young people to the true causes of chronic migraines, acid reflux, and even thinning hair. Plus, Dr. Charlie shares his thoughts on tong...