Radical Health Radio

Jared Pickard is a biodynamic farmer and entrepreneur, co-founder of Be Here Farm + Nature in Texas. In this episode, Jared shares his journey from living in New York City to starting an experiential hotel in Napa Valley to watching it all burn to the ground, pivoting to creating high-quality skincare products. He dives into the philosophies of Rudolf Steiner and how you can align your life to earth's seasons for greater meaning and peace.

Edmund Knighton, PhD, is a somatic transpersonal psychologist whose work bridges deep spirituality and embodied healing. In this episode, Edmund shares his journey from rock bottom to profound inner transformation, revealing how radical acceptance, meditation, and presence became gateways to healing. Explore how unlearning cultural conditioning, integrating difficult emotions, and engaging the insights of Rudolf Steiner can support your spiritual growth.

Discover the keys to lifelong mobility and pain-free living with Strength Side’s Josh Hash. From overcoming gym injuries to building a movement philosophy that reaches over two million YouTube subscribers, Josh shares his proven strategies for sustainable strength, joint health, and living well at any age. Ste and Josh dive into how to address chronic pain, the power of dynamic movement, fatherhood lessons, and tips for staying healthy and with a busy schedule. Whether you’re an athlete, a parent, or just fed up with aches and stiffness, Josh’s insights will help you unlock a happier, more mobile body for life.

Why is modern health failing women, and what does it look like to return to alignment with our bodies, our biology, and our purpose? Ste sits down with Dr. Marley Quinn, a chiropractor whose journey from veganism, orthorexia, and conventional medicine to faith, cycle syncing, and holistic healing has transformed her life and her health. Marley opens up about: Rejecting conventional medicine’s pill-for-every-problem model Leaving veganism and embracing animal-based, biblical eating Healing food obsession through instinctive eating Reconciling yoga, Christianity, and the search for God Why the 9–5 system fights the female hormone cycle The girlboss trap, status chasing, and the crisis of meaning Restoring feminine energy, family, and divine purpose Together they explore why today’s medical and cultural systems were never designed for the female body, how women can reconnect with their hormonal rhythms, and what happens when we stop chasing perfection and start listening to our innate wisdom.

Today’s guest is Mike Aidala, the Guinness World Record holder for the Turkish Get-Up, ultra-runner, and mindset coach. Ste and Mike unpack the mental frameworks, values, and inner skills that help you break comparison, build confidence, shift your identity, and take meaningful action toward a life that feels rich, full, and fulfilling. What You’ll Learn How to train your mind to do hard things The #1 killer of confidence (and how to break it) Practical tools to reduce screen time & reclaim your attention The psychology of purpose, mattering, and identity Why replacing “should” with “want” can change everything If you’re ready to create a life that actually feels meaningful, this episode is for you. Radical Health Radio is produced by Heart & Soil, founded by Dr. Paul Saladino, MD. Our mission is to help you reclaim your birthright to radical health through the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet. Chapters 00:00 - Intro 01:30 - Breaking the Guinness World Record  06:00 - What Endurances Teaches You 12:00 - Comparison: The Silent Killer of Action 15:30 - How Mike Got Into Ultra Running 19:30 - Training Your Mind to Not Quit 25:20 - World Travel as Rite of Passage 30:20 - Finding Your Values (Deathbed Exercise) 37:40 - Screen Time, Dopamine & Digital Discipline 44:00 - Purpose, Mattering & Flourishing 54:50 - Shifting Your Identity  57:30 - Replace “Should” With “Want” or “Don’t Want” 1:02:10 - Practices to Connect with Yourself 1:08:00 - Flow State (Challenge Meets Skill) 1:10:00 - The Power of Accountability  1:12:00 Closing Thoughts