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Are humans built for scarcity, but cursed by abundance. Some experts seem to think so. But are they rightConventional wisdom says that humans evolved in a world of food scarcity and hard physical labor — and that today’s abundance of food and convenience makes obesity, type 2 diabetes, and chronic disease inevitable. Things have gotten so good, we just can’t handle it. I’m not so sure.In this episode of Unconditional, host Norbie Schickel unpacks the paradox of modern abundance: despite unpr...

Preview of what's new this week on Unconditional with Norbie Schickel. Tune in Wednesday AM for the full episode.Episode DescriptionAre humans built for scarcity, but cursed by abundance? Some experts seem to think so. But are they right?Conventional wisdom says that humans evolved in a world of food scarcity and hard physical labor — and that today’s abundance of food and convenience makes obesity, type 2 diabetes, and chronic disease inevitable. Things have gotten so good, we just can’t h...

Are seed oils killing me? Simply put, are they safe or sinister? 🌱🍟 In this episode, we dive deep into one of the most controversial topics in nutrition today: seed oils.Link to full episode Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unconditional/id1836510781Link to full episode Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1UfSzEWnQYJ6HHuQIzQBWF?si=RvtjEc05QZG4fGm4Yg2eJQFor decades, we’ve been told that seed oils lower cholesterol and are “heart healthy.” Yet critics like Dr. Cath...

Are seed oils killing me? Have I been paying for my own poison for decades? There's an uncomfortable thought. But given that seed oils make up some 30% of the calories in the average American's diet, the answer to this question is massively important.In this episode, I dive into the work of Dr. Catherine Shanahan, and her book Dark Calories - How Vegetable Oils Destroy Our Health And How We Can Get It Back. Dr. Shanahan is one of the loudest and most prolific voices warning against the dangers...

Is it all downhill after 40? Is it possible to get better with age? Not just wiser and wealthier, but strong, fitter and more resilient? I think so. In fact, I know it. Because that is exactly what happened for me.A happy accident? Good genetics? Cosmic forces? Maybe, but I'm not alone. This is happening all around us. Don't miss out.Check out this episode as I share five important lifestyle changes that set me up to be better in my 40s than in my 20s.Chapters00:00 Introduction05:53 1....

Are you confused by the conflicting dietary recommendations for protein intake? If so, this episode is for you.In this conversation, we dive into the world of social media’s favorite macro-nutrient, protein. This conversation considers multiple perspectives on dietary protein, ranging from government RDA to bro-science, to the animal kingdom and ancestral diets. How much protein is optimal? Is there such a thing as too much protein? We discuss these questions and much, much more.Chapters00...

Today’s episode is on building an unstoppable mindset. Despite an objective decline in physical danger for the lives of most people, we have witnessed a rise in chronic fear, stress and anxiety in society. In this discussion, we discuss how the very nature of fear has evolved in our modern society, and how two common strategies, movement and meditation, can be effective, but have their limitations. Finally, we discuss powerful important questions that have been helping me to deal with fear, stre...

Part 1 of 2. This conversation delves into the life and work of Dr. Weston A. Price, a pioneering dentist and nutritionist who studied the health of isolated populations and their dietary practices. Dr. Price’s book, Nutrition and Physical Degeneration was written nearly 100 years ago and is as relevant today as it was when it was printed. It is one of the most important books on human health and nutrition every written and belongs on the shelf of anyone interested in optimal health, ancestral d...

Part 2 of 2. We continue our conversation into the life and work of Dr. Weston A. Price, a pioneering dentist and nutritionist who studied the health of isolated populations and their dietary practices. Dr. Price’s book, Nutrition and Physical Degeneration was written nearly 100 years ago and is as relevant today as it was when it was printed. It is one of the most important books on human health and nutrition every written and belongs on the shelf of anyone interested in optimal health, ancestr...

In this conversation, we get into one of the most remarkable stories in medicine and scientific discovery. That is the story of Ignac Semmelweis – a Hungarian-born medical doctor who is credited with discovering the importance of hand washing and a protocol for preventing childbed fever in the 1840s. But rather than being hailed as a hero, and the savior thousands and eventually millions of women, he is found dead, alone in an insane asylum just a few years later. Was Semmelweis a tragic hero, s...