Culture Apothecary with Alex Clark

Alex Clark speaks with the one and only Jessica Kraus, aka @houseinhabit for the first ever LIVE recording of The Spillover at The Young Women's Leadership Summit 2024. Listen in as Jessica shares interesting facts about celebrity trials she's worked on, her perspective as to what mainstream media gets wrong about Donald Trump, why she continues to push for the truth, even when it is costl...

Your hormone bestie and my most popular guest on The Spillover, Emily (aka @littleraeofhealth) is back to teach you EXACTLY how to track your period, understand the subtle changes in mood you experience during the different phases of your cycle, and determine if your period is not normal. Alex and Emily fan girl over different wellness practices they are into lately and why your period is one of t...

If you’re experiencing chronic foot pain, are curious about barefoot shoes, or grounding, this episode could change your life! Anya Jensen, a barefoot shoe industry expert, says you can find dress shoes, ballet flats, fashion boots, and even sandals that look normal but feel like you are not wearing shoes at all! Find out if babies should wear shoes, how to know if your shoes fit properly, tips to...

True crime meets health and wellness in this dystopian interview with former lobbyist and author Calley Means. Shocking secrets and statistics reveal the truth behind Big Pharma, Big Food, and how The FDA rigged the system and wields control over our lives. Alex and Calley discuss an actual healthcare reform plan that neither the left nor right is addressing, how lobbyists use silly food studies f...

20-somethings struggle more than any other age group. Is it because they've been given bad advice? Dr. Meg Jay is a clinical psychologist who focuses on young adult development. In this episode she offers fascinating insight into what we get wrong about this decade of life, and discusses her new book, "The Twentysomething Treatment: A Revolutionary Remedy For An Uncertain Age". This...

Chronic illnesses, unhealthy eating habits, and mental health disorders are spiking in elementary school children. Why? School lunch programs are serving fake, processed garbage. Seeing an evident need for change, Hilary Boynton created an affordable nutrient-dense meal program based on the ancestral diet at her kid’s school so that children can properly develop physically and mentally. She is the...

The downsides of epidurals are rarely discussed and midwife, Lindsey Meehleis, wants you to know what they are and that you have options even if you opt to get one. Alex and Lindsey discuss why mothers might have trouble breastfeeding and listener-submitted questions about ultrasounds, dieting, Group B Strep and the cost comparisons of home vs hospital birth. Website | Therembering.com Instagram |...

She's still in high school and she's bravely calling out Big Food's criminal coverup on its role in rising cancer rates in America. The youngest guest in Spillover history, Grace Price, made the incredible viral documentary, “Cancer: A Food-Borne Illness'' on X with over 4.3 million views. She says cancer is a metabolic disease, and says that we will soon look at ultra-processe...

Everyone knows the mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell, but did you know that the thyroid is the powerhouse of the body? It plays a critical role in the metabolism and development of the human body by regulating hormones. Brain fog, blood sugar dysregulation, and leaky gut are all signs of an autoimmune disorder that might be linked to your thyroid. Dr. Josh Redd, owner of the US’s largest...

Celebrity Chef, organ meat expert, and founder of PLUCK Seasoning, James Barry tells Alex his top stories cooking for Zac Efron, Tom Cruise, George Clooney and more. They cover the extensive health benefits of eating organ meats, how to cook and integrate them into your diet, problems with the spice industry, how to shop for knives, if Erewhon is overrated, and the easiest homemade salad dressing...

Did you know that there are negative side effects to therapy? No of course you didn't, because NO ONE talks about it. Investigative journalist and author Abigail Shrier is back to discuss her new book Bad Therapy, which reveals how the overuse of therapy has mentally stunted an entire generation. Alex and Abigail discuss problems with Gentle Parenting and how kids fare in conservative vs liber...

Learn when to prioritize marriage and family and when to prioritize career, how to embrace a slower paced life, and change your view of work-life balance. One of our most popular guests, author Suzanne Venker, is back with another culture shifting episode to talk about her new book: How to Build a Better Life. She describes it as “the antidote women need to discover who they really are at their co...

Is your dentist lying about how many fillings you need? Is a root canal ever a good idea? Find out what red flags to look for in a "holistic dentist," why mouth taping is the new wellness trend you need to implement, how mouthwash is wrecking your mouth's microbiome, and MUCH MORE. Every dentistry question you have is answered in this hilarious, educational, and fun interview with on...

She didn’t start reading until 12 – yet was in college by 15! An extraordinary story of a homeschooling mom who trusted her daughter’s abilities more than “the system." Now that little girl is all grown up and is a homeschooling mom herself. She speaks against the educational industrial complex that creates rule followers, not learners. This thought-provoking episode explores the pitfalls in Ameri...

Avoidant attachment created the Girlboss movement, daycare fostered a radioactive culture, and over 50% of Americans have an unhealthy attachment style - but it doesn’t have to stay that way! Attachment Specialist Adam Lane Smith addresses how to heal a broken attachment style and his concerns for Gen Alpha’s lack of secure attachments. Learn why the four attachment styles develop and how they aff...

Did you know that your furniture releases chemicals into your home for a significant amount of time after you buy it? What paints can you trust? Does an organic mattress matter? What is the best air purification system? Alex chats with Jen and Rusty Stout, creators of non-toxic home building company Healthier Homes about how to build a non-toxic home or transform an existing space into a non-toxic...

Imagine having a confrontation with Chick-fil-A that warrants a personal invitation to their HQ. So the journey started for national bestselling author, world famous blogger and accomplished food activist, Vani Hari. In this episode, Alex explores the similarities between Big Soda and the Tobacco Industry, which fast food restaurant is the healthiest option in a pinch, the American breakfast brand...

Is there a single baby formula on the market that you should trust? Sally Fallon Morell, founder of the Weston A. Price foundation, talks about the problems with the commercial baby formula industry, healthier alternatives for mothers who can’t breastfeed, and the real reason we’re seeing more obesity in children. Follow Sally on Instagram | @sallyfallonmorellVisit The Nourishing Traditions Websit...

Our most popular guest is back to teach you everything men and women need to know about hormone testing. Alex had her hormones tested for the first time with Dr. Patrick Flynn, and the results are SHOCKING. Follow Dr. Patrick Flynn on Instagram | @drpatrickflynnVisit Dr. Patrick Flynn's Website | https://drpatrickflynn.com/Visit The Wellness Way Website | https://www.thewellnessway.com/For article...

Here to debunk the "toxic masculinity" myth, explain what society gets wrong about Christian marriages, why she believes women’s suffrage has been a net negative on the culture, and why the red pill movement is so dangerous is Nancy Pearcey, the author of The Toxic War on Masculinity: How Christianity Reconciles the Sexes. She’s also written bestseller Love Thy Body, is a professor and scholar in...

Is your Wi-Fi making you SICK?! Frequent headaches, trouble sleeping, digestion issues, tingling, and dizziness could all be symptoms of Electromagnetic Sensitivity. Tech Wellness founder August Brice is here to teach us all about EMFs, how to make your home truly non-toxic from a tech standpoint, if the Oura ring is truly safe AND MORE!Follow August Brice on Instagram @TechwellnessVisit the Tech...

It’s a damaging assumption that mothers cannot afford to stay home with their children if their husband's income is any less than a triple digit figure. Jillian Sedeen shares her emotional testimony as a stay at home mom to prove that statement is not only a flat out fallacy, she was able to accomplish her lifelong dream with less than $50,000. She walks Alex through her entire budget, how to be a...

Host of the Wise Traditions podcast and member of the Weston A. Price foundation, Hilda Labrada Gore has invaluable knowledge on why eating nose to tail is the most politically INCORRECT thing you can do, why the sun is IN, why walking around barefoot in nature has scientifically proven health benefits and MORE. Join Alex as she interviews one of her favorite health and wellness podcast hosts! Fol...

Are pediatricians in America currently “following the science” when it comes to gender dysphoria? Overwhelmingly-no. Pediatrician Jill Simons explains how deep the corruption goes within an industry that should be putting the health of kids first. Visit the American College of Pediatricians Website. Click HERE For Resources to Confront Transgender Ideology. Go to Nimi Skincare and use promo code A...

As prescriptions for antidepressant drugs increase, so do diagnoses for mental illness and Dr. Roger McFillin is stepping out to call attention to this disturbing pattern. Americans are more mentally ill now than ever, suffering severe side effects like permanent emotional numbness, infertility, and suicidal ideations. Dr. Roger McFillin questions the trustworthiness of the pharmaceutical industry...