Sourdough Modernity

HERBAL CORNER IS BACK! In this episode, we explore what’s happening hormonally during menopause and how herbs can support hot flashes, night sweats, bone health, vaginal dryness, heart health, mood, brain fog, and sleep. A holistic, herbal approach to moving from mother to crone with support and grace. 📷 Follow along:@savagesoulsbotaniks Shop & Learn more www.savagesoulsbotaniks.com

An urgent, unplanned dispatch from Sourdough Modernity. On July 4th, roughly 400 masked members of Patriot Front marched through Washington, D.C.—and it forced a reaction that couldn’t wait for a scheduled episode. This is a short-form open letter, born out of confusion, anger, and reflection on what it means to watch movements like this resurface in plain sight. It wrestles with the tension betwe...

**Episode Description** What does it mean to be an American citizen? This week, we read the first sentence of the 14th Amendment out loud and ask a question that should concern everyone: *What happens when citizenship becomes conditional?* Inspired by a recent video from Dustin "Burnest Hemingway," this conversation explores birthright citizenship, the danger of allowing governments to decide who...

When Your Heroes Disappoint You.

**Who Watches the Weight Watchers?** I've spent most of my life overweight. The man boobs. The gut. The awkward shirt changes in gym class. The constant feeling of trying to hide parts of myself. Recently, I looked back at my weight data and realized something surprising: in 2015 I was bouncing between 195 and 197 pounds, and today I'm 188. After more than a decade of trying, I haven't moved the n...

what if the people who say they care most about freedom, property rights, and limited government have somehow ignored one of the clearest examples of state-sponsored injustice in American life? That’s what hit me after reading The Case for Reparations by Ta-Nehisi Coates, then reading The Color of Law by Richard Rothstein.

So since I’ve been thinking about meaning. And how life is a constant fight. Albert Camus was a French writer and philosopher in the mid-1900s. He was part of French resistance during World War II spent a lot of time thinking about how people find meaning in a world that can feel chaotic, unfair, or even indifferent. He didn’t believe life comes with built-in meaning. his idea is actually freeing:...

Mere Christianity From the perspective of an anti-theist

Cheaters never prosper.

Why do people become religious and conservative when they grow up?

Let’s make the car a place of silent reflection.

A short thank you episode for 1,000 listeners. We know we’ve been gone — we’ll explain everything IN 2027.

Flower essences are —created through water, sunlight, living flowers, and communing/ attuning to the plant— they work in subtle ways, meeting us on emotional and energetic levels, cultivating deep transformation. In this episode, we explore what flower essences are, how to make them, and how to work with them intentionally. We talk about the energetics of flowers, the role of touch and presence, a...

On Christmas Eve, we return to the beginning. Tristin from EP05 The Crucible—one of our top five most impactful episodes—comes back to close out the season before our holiday break. We reflect on how far the show has come, revisit the ideas that inspired so many listeners, and unpack the diets, discipline, and commercialism surrounding Christmas. A full-circle conversation to end the season with i...

As the wheel of the year turns toward stillness, the herbs step forward as allies. Join me as we explore winter herbs, Yuletide blessings, and simple ways to weave plant medicine into your seasonal rituals—bringing warmth, protection, and light to the longest nights. 🌿 www.savagesoulsbotaniks.com 📷 Follow along: @savagesoulsbotaniks www.buymeacoffee.com/sourdoughmodernity Email us at: HCSdesigng...

What are the words that can flip a room, end a friendship, or get your jaw checked in real life? A previously recorded conversation gets new life as a full episode. In this episode, a late-night, slightly drunk phone call from my brother turns into a raw conversation about language, consequences, and the stuff you don’t always unpack when you grow up around it. We talk openly about being white guy...

Dive into the rich, velvety, and slightly bitter world of cacao in this episode of The Herbal Corner! We share the story of when cacao and I first met, explore her herstory, the science behind her heart-lifting magic, and all the ways she supports you—as ritual, herbal ally, and delicious drink. Discover why rose and cacao make such a beautiful pairing, and why cacao is more than just a treat—it’s...

In this episode, we dive into Paul Verhoeven’s 1987 classic RoboCop, exploring how this sci-fi masterpiece shaped my life, my code of honor, and the way I see the world. From a childhood Walmart VHS run with Aunt Chick to the 15-year wait for the RoboCop statue I helped fund, we reflect on how RoboCop’s struggle to reclaim his humanity resonates today in a world of AI, corporate overreach, and pri...

This week we’re stepping into the kitchen — but through the doorway of ancient herbal uses We’re exploring the Umbelliferae / Apiaceae family — the everyday herbs and spices that have traveled through history, across continents, through myth and medicine, to land right inside your pantry. Inside this episode we touch into: ✨ Cilantro + Coriander 🔥 Ginger 🧄 Garlic 🌬 Fennel 🌾 Cumin 🍃 Parsley +...

In this episode, I sit down with my brother, a longtime social worker who’s spent years on the ground in both Montana and Pennsylvania, to talk about The Preventionist, the newest podcast from Serial Productions—and why its themes hit so close to home for him. We dig into the realities of frontline social work, from crisis response to the day-to-day responsibilities of Youth and Protective Service...

This week we’re stepping into the aromatic, ancient, wildly abundant world of the Mint family — Lamiaceae. From basil and thyme to peppermint and oregano, these herbs show up in our kitchens, gardens, and history books — but most people don’t realize just how medicinal and powerful they truly are. In this episode we explore: 🌿 What makes a mint a mint 🌿 Latin binomials + why they matter 🌿 How t...

Recorded round-table style in Paul’s studio, Paul, Jay, and the crew dig into ICE brutality, shifting attitudes toward the Second Amendment, and why more marginalized communities are turning to firearms for protection. We talk poverty, racism, the farm industry, SNAP benefits, climate-driven insurance spikes, and the growing disaster risks facing countries like the Philippines. We close with a big...

This week, we explore the medicine of tryptophan — the amino acid most will be consuming in the form of turkey this week, but did you know its the precursor for two main alkaloids many take supplements and pills for…. From plants to mushrooms, from body to spirit, we dive into how this amino acid becomes an invitation back into connection with the world around you and the world within you. We talk...

In this episode, we dive into the messy, confusing, and downright frustrating landscape of modern American responsibility and politics. We start with a sliding scale of responsibility around guns—who’s using them, who’s misusing them, and how recent stories (including that wild Netflix Greatest Neighbor doc) expose the contradictions in “stand your ground” culture. From homeowners firing at federa...

In this week’s episode, we wander into the ancient, aromatic world of rosemary — an herb of memory, protection, and vitality. I share why this resilient little needle-leafed guardian has been treasured for centuries, from kitchen witchery to energetic cleansing to supporting the brain, nervous system, respiratory, skin, and spirit. We pause with Shakespeare’s timeless line from A Midsummer Night’s...